The Best Backpacking in Minturn

Two Elk National Recreation Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Minturn, Colorado.

Cross Creek Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Minturn, Colorado.

Beginning at an elevation of 9,397 feet, this hike provides an easy 2.8 mile (one way) trip through the gorgeous meadows against the distant aspens and alpines. Wildflowers and wildlife are abundant, which make this trip a fantastic education and play experience for kids.Coordinates for the trail...

The Gore's are a rough and remote section of the Eagle's Nest Wilderness.  What this trip may lack in overall miles, it more than makes up for in elevation gain, scrambling, boulder hopping, and overall hard miles on the trail.  Every trip I have had the pleasure of taking into the Gore Range has...

Notch Mountain is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Red Cliff, Colorado.

Mount of the Holy Cross Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Red Cliff, Colorado.

The Halo Ridge is by no means the easiest route to the summit of Mt. Holy Cross, but it is definitely the most interesting and scenic. You'll begin at the Half Moon (Tigiwon) trailhead, but instead of the popular Halfmoon Trail, you will start on the Fall Creek Trail as it leaves the campground.T...

Fall Creek Pass Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Minturn, Colorado.

Holy Cross Wilderness - Eagle Ranger District Wilderness Area Trail is a point-to-point trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Glenwood Springs, Colorado.

Knee Knocker Saddle via Upper Piney River Trail and Mount Powell Summit Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Alma, Colorado.

Mount Powell from Piney Lake is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Vail, Colorado.

Fowler-Hilliard hut sits at 11,500 ft on a forested ridge of Resolution Mountain, with easy access to intermediate and expert backcountry skiing right out the door. This newer hut was built in 2010 after the original hut burned down from a lightning strike. The hut comes stocked with padded mattr...

Fowler-Hilliard via Pando Trailhead is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Minturn, Colorado.

Whitney Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Red Cliff, Colorado.

This lake chain is in a spectacular, undeveloped bowl of jagged and rugged mountain goodness located in the Holy Cross Wilderness Area. This hidden gem is easily accessible and, to my amazement, it is relatively unheard of even among many locals. More wonderful perks included in this backpacking ...

Colorado Trail: Camp Hale to Kokomo Pass is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Red Cliff, Colorado.