The Forgotten Valley is a popular out and back trail located in Golden Canyon State Park. The trail brings you into Forgotten Valley which is home of the Tallman Homestead. This hike is a quick, but provides a unique look at some very old buildings and is great for kids. The views on the…
Huron Peak is a popular “14er” located in between Leadville and Buena Vista. The beautiful mountain is located in San Isabel National Forest and barely makes the elusive ranks of being a “14er” by just 8 feet. Huron Peak is a moderate hike besides the last ½ – ¼ mile which gains about 800…
Tabeguache Peak is a “14er” located near the town of Salida, Colorado. This peak involves over 5,000 ft of elevation gain in just 5.5 miles and is commonly paired with neighboring Mt Shavano. This moderate to difficult hike has outstanding views from the summit in almost all directions. The summit of the mountain is very…
Humboldt Peak is a “14er” located in the Sangre De Cristo Wilderness as part of the San Isabel range in southern Colorado. The hike up the summit is fairly straightforward, but the last 1-2 miles involve switchbacks and some minor rock scrambling (Class 2 at the highest). Humboldt Peak has a trail that is…
Mt Sherman is a “14er” located in central Colorado. The trek to the summit is fairly “easy,” making this 14er widely known as one of the easiest in the state. Although the mileage is short, don’t take this mountain lightly as the hike starts at over 12,000ft in elevation. Expect heavy crowds on this…
Grays Peak and Torreys Peak are a pair of heavily trafficked 14ers located about an hour from the Denver area. Hiking Grays Peak and Torreys Peak are an easier pair of “14ers” when comparing them to many others in the state but still require a high fitness level and experience at high elevation. The popular pair of…
