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Crested Butte Camping (Free!) | Kebler Pass Camping
With the major task of replacing the roof on our travel trailer out of the way, we were ready for some Colorado adventures! And we set off to find free camping near Crested Butte so we'd have a good home base for exploring the beauty in the area. So from our camp spot in Montrose, we headed up to Kebler Pass Road. It was exciting to watch as the scenery transitioned from dry and shrubby to green and mountainous! And we found some great dispersed camping options in the area.
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Things to Do in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park | South Entrance
There are a variety of things to do in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park that provide an opportunity to experience a truly incredible geologic beauty. This spectacular canyon is a dramatic and beautiful result of the Gunnison River carving and shaping the Earth over a two million year span. It is definitely a sight to see and appreciate.
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Free Camping Near Montrose | Uncompahgre Plateau
If you're looking for free camping near Montrose, there are numerous dispersed sites along the main well travelled dirt road. And if you have off-road toys, the numerous roads and trails would make this area a lot of fun. This is also a great camping option if you're in the area visiting Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. It's only about a half hour drive to reach the national park.
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Hiking Purgatory Trail to the Animas River
Purgatory Trail is a great day hike that descends into a gorgeous canyon, follows Cascade Creek and parallels it from high up along the mountainside, then drops you down to the unreal blue colored Animas River. And the river setting is nestled in a gorgeous mountain setting, perfect for cooling off on a hot day!
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Leadville Skatepark | Highest Concrete Skatepark in America
The Leadville Skatepark is awesome and is located in Leadville, Colorado which is the highest incorporated city in America. Leadville sits at about 10,151 feet elevation making the Leadville Skatepark the highest concrete skatepark in America. Just a fun fact. But elevation aside, this is a very large cement skatepark with great flow and a ton of great obstacles. The large vert and smooth transitions make the Leadville Skatepark a great place for longboarding in a skatepark.
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Free Camping Near Purgatory | Durango, CO
If you turn onto the right forest road, there are some great areas for dispersed camping near Purgatory! And many of the spots are easily accessible with great surrounding scenery!
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Skatepark in Gunnison, CO | Jorgensen Park
The Gunnison Skatepark is located in the larger Jorgensen Park in Gunnison, Colorado. This skatepark is a medium sized, cement park with a variety of features and obstacles. The obstacles and layout are great for street style skating but not a lot of vert style features. As far as longboarding in a skatepark, this park wasn't set up great for it. One added feature of the Gunnison Skatepark is the small dirt pump track right next to it. Read on to find out more about the features and layout!
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Hiking Red Mountain Trail Near Flagstaff
Red Mountain Trail is a short hike though junipers that ends at an amazing cinder cone! After a volcanic explosion, a large natural amphitheater was formed with nearly vertical 800 feet walls. The erosion over time has created amazing hoodoo fomations and awesome side canyons to check out!
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Montrose Skatepark in Colorado | Baldridge Park
The Montrose Skatepark in Colorado is a large scale cement skatepark with an awesome vert layout. All throughout the skatepark you'll find smooth transitions, banked turns and tall vert walls that are great for riding a longboard in a skatepark. These large features make this skatepark a lot of fun for experienced riders because you can generate a lot of speed and take advantage of the great flow. And the more mellow, open side of the Montrose Skatepark is great for beginners and those looking to improve their skills.
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Hiking to O’Leary Lookout | Flagstaff, AZ
Just north of Flagstaff is a super interesting landscape shaped by volcanic activity. For an excellent vast view of this volcanic landscape and to get a glimpse into the top of Sunset Crater itself, hiking to O'Leary Lookout is a must. O'Leary Lookout is just outside of Sunset Crater Volcanic National Monument so there is no entrance fee and the trail is lightly trafficked. Besides the great panoramic views and steep workout, visiting the fire lookout tower at the top is a rewarding perk of the climb!
