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: 6.2 miles from the Red Creek sign Elevation Gain: 1780′ Starting Elevation: Approximately 8,020′ Rating: Easy to Moderate We just did Red Creek Trail today for the first time and it’s only about 4 miles from our house so it’s about time! I was pleasantly surprised that this trail is relatively unused and was [...]
This time of year is tough for avid hikers and and anyone who has been cooped up all winter so if you’re like me and you’re sick of winter sports and ready for that open trail hiking, read on. In early May you can find some trails that are open and fairly dry but you [...]
Distance: 11 miles RT Elevation Gain: 890′ Starting Elevation: 10,750′ Rating: Easy to Moderate Crater Lake in Southwest Colorado is a perfect hike to get a taste of an alpine trail without having to drive for miles on a gravel road or get serious in your 4×4. It’s also a good choice to get some [...]