Chief Mountain is a short out and back hike located in Idaho Springs, Colorado. One of the many trails off Squaw Pass, Chief Mountain’s summit has rewarding view. On a clear day, you really can’t beat the views in almost all directions vs the amount of effort needed to get to the summit. If…
Mt Adams New Hampshire is the second highest mountain in the state behind neighboring Mt Washington. The hike to the top has a variety of different trails including: King Ravine, Airline trail and Lowe’s Path to name a few. Mt Adams is easily paired with neighboring Mt Madison. This is a great hike year…
Elk Meadow Park is one of the staples of Evergreen nestled right off highway 74 as your drive towards the center of town. This park is a good location for families, beginner hikers and visitors to the area. Since it’s close to Denver, this is a nice post work or school hike during all seasons of…
Mt Princeton is almost impossible to miss when you drive through Salida or Buena Vista Colorado. This prominent 14er is a very popular hike and one that is recommended for intermediate hikers. The length and difficulty of this trail is entirely dependent on how high you are able to drive up this mountain. This…
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…
The Beaver Brook Watershed trail is an out and back trail located near Evergreen, Colorado. This is a dog friendly, family friendly hike that is suitable for hikers of all levels. This hike is great for weekends, weekdays and can be hiked year round. Unlike many hiking trails, the Beaver Brook Watershed starts at…
