Distance: 20 Miles round trip to the lake Elevation Gain: 2865′ Starting Elevation: 7871′ Rating: Moderate to difficult Most people backpack this trail since it’s so far to the lake but on this particular outing, my hubby ran this trail for training purposes. He is getting ready for the Run Rabbit Run 50 mile race [...]
Distance: 6.6 miles RT to lower lake 9 miles to upper lakes Elevation Gain: 1600′ Starting Elevation: 9,350′ Rating: Moderate I got a chance this past weekend to revisit one of my favorite all time hikes; the Blue Lakes up near Ouray, Colorado. Even though much of the trail from the lower lake up to [...]
Distance: 6 miles RT Elevation Gain: 2150′ Starting Elevation: Approximately 7,900′ Rating: Moderate I’m always on the lookout for hikes that are good for the early season and this one fits the bill perfectly. The hike is Goulding Creek and the trailhead is about 1 mile beyond the Tamarron Resort entrance just off of hwy [...]
We have been in the throes of an Indian summer here in Southwest Colorado and it has given us the opportunity to hit the trail in perhaps the best weather of the year. Not too hot, no worries about afternoon thunderstorms and uncrowded trails make for ideal hiking conditions. The drive up to Lizard Head [...]