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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...

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.

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.

The hike to this beautiful lake is a moderate 5.4 miles round-trip, and about 1000 ft. elevation gain/loss. It can be done in a half day, or even as an overnight backpack. This hike starts at the Rock Creek Trailhead 7 miles north of Silverthorne. Although the drive is rough, it can be done in a...

Starting from the Rock Creek Trailhead parking lot, it is an up and down trek to Upper Slate Lake. The trail map states 10 miles each way, but accounting for switchbacks it ends up being closer to 14 long, hard miles.You will be among aspens and pines for the first half as you have a few moderate...

Salmon Lake and Willow Lake from Rock Creek Trailhead is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Silverthorne, 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.

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

Surprise Trailhead Mirror Lake and Cat Lake is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Silverthorne, Colorado.

There are 24 sites at the Blue River Campground that have access to well maintained vault toilets, fire pits, and picnic tables. The campsites range in size, from single tent to multi-tent use (however no RV hookups).This campground is popular in the summer and can fill up every weekend, so I rec...

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

Wheeler Lakes is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Frisco, Colorado.