Distance: 13.8 miles RT (West Willow Creek Trailhead) Elevation Gain: 4,600′ Starting Elevation: 11,100′ Rating: Difficult San Luis Peak is perhaps the least climbed fourteener in Colorado due in part to its remote location. The trailhead is difficult to find and I would strongly suggest consulting a map to locate this trailhead. The description in [...]

Distance: 11 miles RT Elevation Gain: 890′ Starting Elevation: 10,750′ Rating: Easy to Moderate Crater Lake is a lovely hike for a long half day to full day if you want to relax at your destination and ponder the meaning of life. The hike is fairly easy but a little long and offers views in [...]

Distance: 2 miles RT Elevation Gain: 440′ Starting Elevation: 9,360′ Rating: Easy Spud Lake offers a big bang for your hiking buck. It is easily accessible from Hwy 550 north of Durango and is short with a small amount of elevation gain. Upon arrival at the crystalline alpine lake, you are rewarded with views of [...]

Distance: 7.6-15 miles RT (depending on trailhead) Elevation Gain: 3000′-5000′ Starting Elevation: 11,000′ Rating: Difficult Uncompahgre is one of the 54 fourteeners in the state and is quite noticeable from a distance due to the unique shape of it’s peak. It is not a difficult climb but it is quite long and is often combined [...]