Hiking and Adventures
Here you'll find our travel guides, exploring an area articles and information on individual hikes and adventures.
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Hiking Crags Trail | Beautiful and Diverse Day Hike
Being in the Pikes Peak vicinity of Pike-San Isabel National Forest, many people choose to hike Pikes Peak or Devil's Playground Trail. But hiking Crags Trail is a great day hike opportunity with very beautiful scenery and an exciting destination. The finale includes numerous rock pinnacle formations to explore as well as a well earned mountain vista. Read on to find out more about what to expect hiking Crags Trail near Divide.
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Hiking West Branch Trail to Island and Crater Lakes | Rawah Wilderness
Hiking West Branch Trail provides an excellent opportunity to access the wildly scenic beauty of the Rawah Wilderness. The Rawah Wilderness is a bit of a hidden gem located about 75 miles west of Fort Collins in northern Colorado. This area has been carved and shaped by glaciers creating a dramatic landscape of high peaks and beautiful cirque lakes. Hiking West Branch Trail leads to a number of these incredible features. Or take one of the trail branches to reach the many other worthwhile destinations that can be found throughout the Rawah Wilderness.
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Hiking American Lakes Trail and Thunder Pass | State Forest State Park
Hiking American Lakes Trail is a great opportunity to experience one of the seriously gorgeous hikes found in State Forest State Park. State Forest State Park is an incredible 71,000 acres of rugged and dramatic scenic Colorado landscapes.
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Beautiful Backpacking on Rawah Trail | Rawah Lakes and Sandbar Lakes
Backpacking Rawah Trail is a less travelled adventure in the beautiful, remote Rawah Wilderness. Rawah Trail climbs up from the Laramie River and enters the wilderness. It then leads to several sets of pretty alpine lakes with side trail options to lengthen the adventure. Enjoy the gorgeous glacially carved landscape with its mix of high peaks and cirque lakes without the crowds!
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Beautiful Stop At Fish Creek Falls In Steamboat Springs
Fish Creek Falls in Steamboat Springs is one of the many beautiful outdoor destinations in the area worth checking out. Fish Creek Falls is a beautiful 283 foot waterfall that can be enjoyed by all. Just a short drive from the town of Steamboat Springs will get you to the parking area where you will need to pay $5. From there, the trail to Fish Creek Falls is a pretty, paved 1/4 mile walk to the waterfall that is wheelchair friendly. This is a wonderful opportunity for people of all skill levels to see some of the areas abundant natural beauty.
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Hiking Buffalo Pass Lakes Loop | Four Beautiful Lakes
Hiking Buffalo Pass Lakes Loop is a short but super scenic hike in the beautiful Mount Zirkel Wilderness. This loop makes for a great hike near Steamboat Springs, entering the southern tip of the wilderness. In just a short three miles, Buffalo Pass Lakes Trail visits four gorgeous alpine lakes - George Lake, Martha Lake, Whale Lake, and Jonah Lake. Plus there's a quick side trail option to a fifth lake - Shoestring Lake. And not to mention, the trail itself starts with a quick glimpse of Summit Lake. Now that's one scenic hike stuffed full of just the good stuff!
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Hiking to Lake Katherine | Gorgeous Lake in Mount Zirkel Wilderness
Hiking to Lake Katherine is an excellent and rewarding day hike in Mount Zirkel Wilderness. Lake Katherine Trailhead is located about 45 miles west of Walden in north-central Colorado. This relatively short hike is a great way to access the beauty and solitude of the area. After hiking to Lake Katherine, there are many opportunities to extend the hike and even visit other beautiful lakes in the area.
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Hiking the Zirkel Circle | Amazing Scenery On Gilpin Lake Loop
Hiking the Zirkel Circle is a gorgeous day hike and a great place to start exploring Mount Zirkel Wilderness. Zirkel Circle ends up being almost the same distance as the Gilpin Lake out and back but instead allows for new scenery the entire way. After a gorgeous adventure to two lakes and up a beautiful saddle, hiking in Mount Zirkel Wilderness will leave a lasting impression!
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Hiking Sand Lake Trail in Flat Tops Wilderness | Pretty and Peaceful
Hiking Sand Lake Trail is a great opportunity to check out several little lakes in the Flat Tops Wilderness. This hike is relatively short, mellow and accessible making it a good little day hike. This lightly trafficked hike leads through the trees reaching four pretty little Colorado lakes. And the trailhead is located near Sheriffs Reservoir so as a bonus, you get to check out the scenic reservoir in addition to the other lakes on the trail. Check it out!
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Hiking Devil’s Causeway Mosquito Lake Loop | Great Hike in Flat Tops Wilderness
With so many trails to choose from in the Flat Tops Wilderness, we finally decided on hiking Devil's Causeway Mosquito Lake Loop. Devil's Causeway is an exciting narrow rocky section of the trail that can get play with your vertigo. We were excited to check it out for ourselves. But hiking Devil's Causeway Mosquito Lake Loop also allows for the change to encounter stunning vistas and great views of the Chinese Wall formation as well as experience hiking through tundra and seeing several lakes. Read on to learn more about what to expect!
