Mt Ouray is the 58th ranked Colorado peak at 13,971ft. Don’t let this short hike deceive you as the elevation gain is steady from the trailhead to the summit. Like many 13ers in Colorado, there is not an official trail for about 50% of the hike. Mt Ouray is dog friendly and a great…
Mount Mansfield is Vermont’s tallest mountain at 4,395ft. This popular mountain has several hiking trails, sub-summits to explore and can be accessed via gondola or car. Unlike many peaks in the Green Mountains, Mt Mansfield’s summit is rocky with outstanding views in almost all directions on a clear day. This family friendly and dog…
Colorado Trail Segment 7 is by far the most beautiful of the first 7 segments of the CT hike and gives hikers their first taste of hiking above the treeline for a number of miles. Segment 7 starts at Gold Hill and usually has a lot of foot and bike traffic for the first…
Handies Peak East Slopes is the longer but more scenic route to hike this beautiful 14er. Located near Lake City, this mountain is within Handies Peak Wilderness Study Area. The hike to the summit is short and has a few options to choose from, but the East Slopes route is by far the most…
Mt Massive via the Southwest slopes is an alternative route up the second highest mountain in Colorado. At 14,429ft., this 14er has several routes up to the summit but the southwest slopes is the shortest route and in my opinion, the most beautiful. Hiking consists of class 2 hiking and is recommended for hikers…
Colorado Trail Segment 5 is by far the most pretty of the first 5 segments of the 485 trail. Segment 5 is 14.6 miles long with 1,858 feet of elevation gain. The segment is mostly through open fields, rolling hills and ends on beautiful Kenosha Pass which is littered with Aspen Trees. As of…
