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Hiking North Schell Peak: 11,883′ Highest Point in High Schells Wilderness
Hiking North Schell Peak is a rewarding experience where you'll find many aspen, a flowing creek, great panoramic views and likely, complete solitude. It's also a great change of scenery and an opportunity to beat the heat at lower elevation. North Schell Peak reaches 11,883 feet elevation with a prominence of 5,404 feet. These impressive numbers make it both a high point and an "ultraprominent" peak in the High Schells Wilderness near Ely, Nevada. The North Schells Wilderness is a long, skinny mountain range stretching about 140 miles encompassing a beautiful landscape and several beckoning peaks.
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Hiking to Little Zion from Lovell Canyon Road
Hiking to Little Zion is a great way to escape the hustle and bustle of Las Vegas. It is also a nice introduction to a less busy side of Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. The trail passes a beautiful diversity of cacti, climbs up through pinyons and junipers to a rewarding overlook. Then as you put in the work to reach the unique destination, you're distracted by the everchanging scenery. Until finally you reach the large sandstone formation that inspired the name Little Zion. This is one of those hikes that about the journey AND the destination. Find out more information about hiking to Little Zion then get out…
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What We Love About Gold Butte National Monument
Gold Butte National Monument is one big pocket of adventure where you can spend days exploring the beautiful desert landscapes and discovering neat features. This 300,000 acre gem was designated a national monument back in 2016, protecting the vast, rugged environment and its interesting history. Encounter joshua trees, a great variety of cacti, canyons all to yourself, rock scrambling and incredible petroglyphs. And enjoy the endless opportunity for discovery and solitude in this vast, colorful desert terrain.
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Hiking Mount Shavano Peak 14,229′ | Steep and Rewarding
Hiking Mount Shavano Peak is a great option for tackling one of Colorado's many 14ers. It reaches an impressive 14,229 feet elevation which result in incredible panoramic views from the summit. But hiking Mount Shavano also provides a unique opportunity to bag two peaks over 14,000 feet in one challenging day hike. From the summit of Mount Shavano, take on another mile in the sky to reach Tabeguache Peak at 14,162 feet.
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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 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!
