La Plata Peak is a 14er located near Leadville, Colorado. The trail starts near Route 82 (Independence Pass) and is composed mostly of packed dirt and loose rock. Although the hike is under 5 miles to the summit, there is over 4,000 feet of elevation gain during that time period. I would not consider…
Devils Head Lookout is a short out and back located in Pike National forest. Compared to the length and difficulty of the trail, the hike provides fantastic views of Denver, Colorado Springs, Pikes Peak and Pike National forest. It is a heavily trafficked trail, but for good reason as the summit provides the unique…
The Buffalo Peaks loop is a moderately trafficked 12 mile loop in the Buffalo Peaks Wilderness Area. The hike pairs the Rough and Tumbling Creek trail with the Rich Creek trail to form a loop. The Buffalo Peaks loop is a great long day trip or overnight backpacking trip that offers plenty of great…
The Decalibron is a popular hike located outside of Alma, Colorado – the highest incorporated town in the United States. The Decalibron features four 14ers: Mt Democrat, Mt Cameron, Mt Lincoln and Mt Bross. Mt Democrat is usually hiked first and then is paired with neighboring Mt Cameron, Mt Lincoln and Mt Bross to…
