Missouri Mountain is a Colorado 14er located in the Collegiate Peaks of the Sawatch Range. The hike to the summit is relatively moderate for a 14er, but does involve about 4,500 feet of elevation gain on the way to the top. This is a good 14er for those who are just starting out on…
Trail Summary: Bartlett Lake is an out and back hike located in Gustavus, Alaska. The hike is about a 5 minute walk from Glacier Bay National Park and is heavily used by visitors of the park. Although you don’t gain much elevation during your hike, expect a slow going trail up to the lake…
Handies Peak is a 14er located near Lake City, Colorado in the San Juan range. There are two routes up to the top, but its most commonly hiked via the American Basin approach or the Southwest Slopes. The hike to the top is short and sweet, but the views once you get there are absolutely…
Roosevelt Lakes are a pair of alpine lakes in Mt Evans Wilderness of Colorado. The two lakes exist year-round but tend to freeze starting in October. The hike up to the lakes is about 10 miles round-trip and involves all Class 1 hiking. This is a great hike for families and dogs. If you…
Mt Yale is a Class 2 14er located near Buena Vista, Colorado. Part of the Collegiate Peaks, Mt Yale can be hiked from a few different routes, the most common being the Southwest Ridge accessed via Denny Creek Trailhead. The hike to the summit is mostly packed dirt but the last ¼ – ½…
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…
