Most of the trails I’ve recommended for hiking near Breckenridge Colorado will be best to hike between late spring and early fall. However, these trails are typically open for use all year. Snow will definitely be an issue in the winter. In the middle of winter, all of these trails will be gorgeous and untouched …
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As a Colorado Mountain Town that boasts one of the best ski resorts in America, Breckenridge has certainly become a tourist hot-spot and local favorite. Whether you make an annual pilgrimage or come every weekend to ski/snowboard, Breckenridge will always leave you wanting to stay longer. Its charm is matched by some of the best …
The Four Pass Loop is one of Colorado’s most well known hikes. The Maroon Bells are the backdrop to many photos depicting the Aspen area. This Four Pass Loop will take you through these high peaks and into some of the most otherworldly looking alpine basins for an unforgettable backpacking trip. How to get there: …
There are over 300 miles of hiking trails in Rocky Mountain National Park, and they all lie between 7,000 and 14,000 feet of elevation. So, it would be hard to exhaust the hiking potential of the park in anything but a long life. It should also be noted that due to the delicate nature of …
Conundrum Hot Springs is located on Conundrum Creek Trail just outside Aspen, Colorado within the Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness. It is a difficult out and back trail, but well worth the hike after getting to soak in the pristine waters of Conundrum Hot Springs. The hike is not so difficult from elevation grade but rather for …
Perhaps one of the most popular hikes in the greater Colorado Springs region, the Manitou Incline is a heart-pounding trail at the base of Pikes Peak that is sure to be a challenge. Rising nearly 2000 feet over just under one mile of terrain the Manitou Incline is no walk in the park. But what …
When we think of Colorado, some of the first images that come to mind are tucked away little towns lined with cottages backed up against an evergreen forest and mountain-filled background. While this isn’t the case for all of Colorado, it certainly is a reality in this part of the Rocky Mountains. Whether you’re planning …
The DeCaLiBron is a 7.6 mile loop trail that starts at Kite Lake Campground and brings hikers up to a ridge line where they can summit Mt Democrat, Mt Cameron, Mt Lincoln, and Mt Bross. Kite Lake Campground is located about 5.5 miles west of Alma, Colorado off of Buckskin Road. The views from this …
With Fall just around the corner, you might be cramming in all your favorite hikes before Winter weather comes. Snowshoeing is a great way to continue enjoying your favorite (and new) trails around you through the dead of Winter. Northern Colorado has adapted a love for snowshoeing. And it’s awesome. With snowshoes, hiking and …
Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP) is home to some of Colorado’s best climbing. With a rich history of climbing and mountaineering, the park offers iconic alpine peaks to summit such as the face of Longs Peak, “The Diamond.” From pristine boulders to high peaks, the park is a destination for all climbers. A Few Things …