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 [...]
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 [...]
Fall is in the air! Leaves are changing to dazzling yellow, crimson red and pumpkin orange. It is one of the best times of the year for hiking. With fewer people, virtually no insects and cooler temperatures it is the time to get out and experience the great outdoors. You’ll get a new and fresh [...]
Distance: 8.2 Elevation Gain: 4560′ Starting Elevation: 9,640′ Rating: Difficult In my opinion, Belford has one of the best views from the top at least in this part of Colorado and rivals views from any part of the state. Most people climb Oxford along with Belford and it’s not difficult to bag both of these [...]