The Purgatory Creek trail is the shortest and most common way to access the Chicago Basin if you do not want to or are not able to take the Silverton/Durango train. During the summer of 2018, train access to the Chicago Basin was stopped due to a controversy around the Durango Fire, so the…
Evergreen Lake is the focal point of activities in Evergreen, Colorado. Whether you are walking your dog or ice fishing, the lake has a variety of activities to keep you busy year round. The hike around the lake is short and sweet with good views of the lake and surrounding foothills. Evergreen Lake Quick…
Flying J Ranch Park is a smaller open space park located in Conifer, Colorado. The park has about 4.5 mile of trails in the 400+ acres of land. All hikes in the park are friendly for families and dogs. Flying J Ranch Park is used by mountain bikers and runners in addition to normal…
A Mt Massive winter hike is a great option for those looking to get into winter hiking of the 14ers. This mountain is second highest in Colorado, just 10 feet under Mt Elbert which is the tallest. This 14 mile hike has over 4,800 feet of elevation gain and will be sure to test…