The Best Camping 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...

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

Half Moon Trail is a loop trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Red Cliff, Colorado.

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.

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 ...

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

Missouri Lakes and Fancy Lakes Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Red Cliff, Colorado.

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

Lake Charles Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Westminster, Colorado.

Mystic Island Lake and Lake Charles via Ironedge Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Eagle, Colorado.

The Colorado Trail (CT) runs for 483 miles from Denver to Durango, crossing through eight mountain ranges and passing through six wilderness areas. There are great resources on completing a thru-hike of the CT; this post is about Segments 8-9 of the CT from Copper Mountain to Tennessee Pass.These...