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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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Camping On Rabbit Ears Pass | Free Camping Steamboat Springs
Dispersed camping on Rabbits Ears Pass is a beautiful option for free camping near Steamboat Springs. Heading east from Steamboat Springs along US Highway 40 the road passes into Routt National Forest. Here you'll find a number of dirt roads branching off of the highway leading to different hikes, lakes and campgrounds. And along many of these forest roads is where there you'll find opportunities for beautiful dispersed camping.
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Sunshine Skatepark in Log Lane Village | Compact Street Layout
Sunshine Skatepark in Log Lane Village is a traditional old school style skatepark. The compact skatepark layout is loaded with a bunch of street skating obstacles. Advanced riders will have a lot to do here but beginners or novice skaters might have a hard time with the features here. It contrasts strongly with the nearby Fort Morgan Skatepark which is full of flow and smaller obstacles.
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Free Camping Near Walden Reservoir | Gateway to Wilderness
Dispersed camping near Walden Reservoir is a nice destination in itself as well as a great location for accessing the incredible surrounding wilderness areas. This BLM land has a number of dispersed camping options including several shore side spots with nice scenic views of the mountains in the distance. Here you'll also find a surprising diversity of birds frequenting the reservoir and likely a few too many mosquitoes. Whether as the destination, a home base or a resupply point, Walden is a nice little town with all of the necessities.
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Brenda Joy Skatepark in Fort Morgan | Fun Skatepark Pump Track Hybrid
Brenda Joy Skatepark is an off the beaten path Evergreen skatepark in Fort Morgan, Colorado. Located about an hour and a half from Denver, the Brenda Joy Skatepark is a fun stop on a Colorado skatepark road trip, especially if you enjoy flowy layouts. Brenda Joy Skatepark is a fun 7,500 square foot skatepark that's full of flow and is packed with smooth transitions, making it great for riders of any skill level.
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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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Longboarding Frederick Skatepark | Huge Layout and Unique Features
The Frederick Skatepark is a very fun 30,000 sq. ft. concrete skatepark loaded with tons of great unique skating features. This skatepark was created by the town of Frederick and Team Pain Skateparks. The colors and high quality art all around this Colorado skatepark set a fun vibe, making a cool experience for riders of any skill level. Read on to find out more about this awesome layout.
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Dispersed Camping Near Steamboat Springs | Buffalo Pass Road
Buffalo Pass Road is a great option for dispersed camping near Steamboat Springs. There are a number of camp spots of various sizes with beautiful views. Coming up from Steamboat Springs, there is a long stretch of rocky, rough conditions but otherwise the location is pretty convenient. Read on to find out what to expect while camping near Steamboat Springs on Buffalo Pass Road.
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Edora Skatepark in Fort Collins | Great for Longboarding
Edora Skatepark is a really fun 17,500 sq. ft. concrete skatepark located in Fort Collins, Colorado. The skatepark opened in 2001 and has a little bit of everything for every type of wheeled enthusiast. Riders of all skill levels will enjoy their time at this skatepark because there are a variety of features and obstacles of all sizes. The flow and transitions in this skatepark make it a fun place to ride the longboard in a skatepark. Read on to find out more about this fun, fast layout.
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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!
