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Scenic Camping Near Mt Shavano | Shavano Wildlife Area
Whether you're looking for a scenic area to get away or for some dispersed camping near Mt Shavano for ease of bagging this 14er, camping at Shavano Wildlife Area is a great choice. Some of the camp spots are tucked into the junipers while others are more open and spread out. And almost all of the spots have incredible vast, mountain views. This scenic dispersed camping area is no secret though so plan accordingly, especially on weekends.
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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 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!
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Hiking to Moonshine Arch | Fun and Beautiful
Hiking to Moonshine Arch is a fun adventure worth checking out just north of Vernal, Utah. The hike to Moonshine Arch itself is just a mere 2 miles roundtrip but the beautiful landscape and big arch formation make it a worthwhile adventure! Moonshine Arch is an impressive arch formation reaching about 40 feet high and spanning a length of 85 feet. And to make hiking to Moonshine Arch even more exciting, you can climb around and explore.
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Fantasy Canyon | Unusual Awesome Weathered Sandstone
Fantasy Canyon is a unique off the beaten path destination located near the dinosaur diamond that surrounds Vernal. Take a break from the dinosaurs and check out these odd, intricate sandstone formations and hoodoos artfully shaped by weathering and erosion. This small, concentrated area of quizzical formations is a really cool to see.
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One Day in Colorado National Monument | Rim Rock Drive
If you've got one day in Colorado National Monument, following Rim Rock Drive is a great way to see the scenic landscape from various, new vantage points. This scenic drive follows the length of the canyon offering many stops including viewpoints, overlooks, short hikes, and picnic areas. Longer hikes can also be accessed from the trailheads along the drive. Follow us on our adventure on Rim Rock Drive in Colorado National Monument!
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Scenic Lower Monument Canyon Loop via Wedding Canyon Trail
Lower Monument Canyon Loop is a scenic hike that showcases towering monoliths among gorgeous canyon scenery. And an added bonus, this area has frequent bighorn sheep sightings. From Lower Monument Trailhead, Monument Canyon Trail and Wedding Canyon Trail can be combined to create this gorgeous loop. This hike explores a scenic area of the huge impressive canyon and defining feature of Colorado National Monument.