Mt Elbert is the highest mountain in the state of Colorado at 14,439 feet. Located right outside of Leadville, Colorado, this mountain is a popular spot with locals and visitors to Colorado. The trail to the summit is a little over 9 miles, but don’t let the distance fool you. Before you gain the…
Mount of the Holy Cross is a “14er” located just south of Vail, Colorado. Although the trek to the summit is not extremely difficult, there is a significant gain and loss of elevation before you eventually work your way up to Mount of the Holy Cross summit. Once on top, the views that Mount…
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…
Mt Shavano is a “14er” located near the town of Alma, Colorado. This peak involves about 5,000 feet of elevation gain in just 5 miles and is commonly paired with Tabeguache Peak. This moderate hike has a variety of camping spots within a few miles of the trailhead and offers other trails in the…
Machu Picchu Mountain is a great hike for those looking to do some extra hiking while visiting Machu Picchu. This hike is one of two larger hiking options for you. This 1.2 mile out and back provides a great aerial view of the park, but does require about 3 hours and a special ticket…
The Decalibron is a popular hike located outside of Alma, Colorado – the highest incorporated town in the United States. The Decalibron features four 14ers: Mt Democrat, Mt Cameron, Mt Lincoln and Mt Bross. Mt Democrat is usually hiked first and then is paired with neighboring Mt Cameron, Mt Lincoln and Mt Bross to…
