Meridian Lake (Long Lake) is a short out and back hike located just outside of Crested Butte, Colorado. This is a family friendly hike and one that can be done year round with relatively little extra experience or gear. There are two different trailheads to access this hike, but as of 2021, the best…
Boss Lake and Hunt Lake are a pair of high alpine lakes located near Monarch Pass in central Colorado. This family friendly trail first takes hikers to Boss Lake Reservoir and then on to Hunt Lake. Both are beautiful locations to take in the views, fish or have a picnic. This trail is somewhat…
Chasm Lake is a beautiful high alpine lake sitting directly underneath Longs Peak in Rocky Mountain National Park. This moderate hike is heavily trafficked but offers beautiful views of Longs Peak in a picturesque setting. This is a moderate hike, but suitable for hikers of all levels, including families with older children. Chasm Lake…
Little Bear Peak to Blanca Peak Traverse is one of Gerry Roaches four great Colorado 14er traverses. After completing all four, my opinion is that this is by far the most difficult, most exposed and most dangerous of all four. The traverse from Little Bear to Blanca starts off with a steep down climb…
Lower Cataract Lake is a short loop hike located just outside of Silverthorne, Colorado. The hike is family friendly, dog friendly and one of my favorites in the area. Although the trail can get quite muddy in the spring months, this hike offers tremendous views of the Gore Range Mountains, Lower Cataract Lake and…
Ice Lake & Island Lake are a pair of high alpine lakes located just outside of Silverton, Colorado. Ice Lake is one of the gems of Colorado with its bright blue, almost Caribbean looking, water. This hike is commonly hiked from June – October since snow will make this a much more challenging (and…