Lake Dorothy is an out and back hike located in the Indian Peaks Wilderness of Colorado. The hike starts at the popular 4th of July trailhead and works up to Arapaho Pass before a short hike to the alpine lake itself. This hike is fantastic for summer wildflowers and later in the summer when…
The Blue Lakes trail is a stunning hike that takes you up to three different high alpine lakes in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado. The lower lake, the first that hikers encounter, is a bright turquoise making it one of the most unique in the state. If you continue on to the upper…
Upper Cataract Lake is a high alpine lake located in the Gore Range of Colorado. This lake is a great spot for a trail run, longer hike or shorter backpacking trip. The hike begins from the Surprise Trailhead about 25 minutes North of Silverthorne, Colorado. Upper Cataract Lake is located next to its much…
Lamphier Lake is a hidden gem located in Pitkin Colorado within the Fossil Ridge Wilderness. This 6 mile out and back hike takes you up to a beautiful high alpine lake which is a great spot to camp, fish or just have a picnic. For the more adventurous, this lake is also a great…
South Zapata Lake is a high alpine lake located in the Sangre de Cristo Range of southern Colorado. While Zapata Falls below is a popular hiking destination, the lake is a relatively quiet trip off the beaten path. Trail conditions up to the lake range from packed dirt to some open grassy plains at…
Willow Lake is a high alpine lake located in the Sangre de Cristo Range of southern Colorado. The lake is a popular spot since it serves as a base camp for many hikers attempting Kit Carson and Challenger Point. A longer hike, Willow Lake is family friendly and a nice spot to have a…
