Wheeler Geologic Area is a hidden gem located in the San Juan Mountains of Southern Colorado. The approach to start this trail is a long hike or an even longer 4×4 drive. Hikers will be greeted with a steep trail that leads up to Hoodoos which are quite rare in Colorado, especially organized in…
The Devil’s Causeway, Lost Lakes, Chinese Wall loop is a fantastic spot to trail run, hike or backpack in Northern Colorado. Located in the Flat Tops Wilderness, this trail is even better during wildflower season since the ground is painted in all colors of the rainbow. This is a popular spot for a short…
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…
The Pemigewasset or “Pemi” loop is a classic loop located in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. This trail starts and ends at Lincoln Woods trailhead and summits at least 10 4,000+ft mountains in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. This includes: Mt Flume, Mt Liberty, Little Haystack Mountain, Mt Lincoln, Mt Lafayette, Mt…
Four Pass loop is a classic Colorado backpacking and trail running trail located in Aspen. The name comes from the four mountain passes that the trail works through: Buckskin Pass, Trail Rider Pass, Frigid Air Pass and West Maroon Pass. This 27 mile loop gains almost 8,000ft and stays above 10,500ft for almost the…
Colorado Trail Segment 24 starts at Stony Pass and ends at Molas Pass working through the most remote portions of the Colorado Trail. The 20 mile segment has a lot of elevation gain with 3,400ft but even more descending (5,100ft). With the tough hiking comes, in my opinion, the best views on the entire…
