A Torreys Peak Winter hike is a great way to hike the popular 14er without the crowds and with a stunning snow coated surrounding. Although Torreys Peak is a relatively “easy” hike in the summer, the winter months present a number of additional challenges including additional mileage, slower traveling on the trail and avalanche…
Abyss Lake is a long day hike, trail run or backpacking destination located in the Mt Blue Sky Wilderness of Colorado. Although most who travel up to this lake extend the trip into multiple days, it’s possible to complete this hike in one day or as a trail run. In fact, in my opinion,…
Little Scraggy Loop is a 12.7 mile loop located in Bailey, Colorado. This loop is very popular with mountain bikers but also makes an excellent trail run or hike. Due to this hike’s location, it can be hiked almost year round and is an option for winter hikers looking to get some snowshoeing in….
Butler Gulch is a heavily trafficked hike located near Berthoud Pass in Northern Colorado. This hike is great during wildflower season but also has fantastic mountain views and the unique opportunity to see some abandoned mining equipment and shafts. The hike starts near the active Henderson Mine and takes hikers into the gulch itself…
Buffalo Creek Loops is a great spot to trail run, hike or mountain bike almost year round in Buffalo Creek, Colorado. While this is not a super popular trail to hike, it can see high traffic on most weekends, especially during the spring and summer with mountain bikes. This loop is formed out of…
What are the best hikes near Denver? This is a question that I am asked on a weekly basis through my website, Instagram and YouTube channel. In this post, I am going to dive into my version of the best hikes near Denver list. You will notice that all of them are not actually…