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 [...]
Distance: 8.4-10.6 miles RT (the shorter distance is from 4wd road) Elevation Gain: 3100′-3600′Starting Elevation: 9,200′ Rating: Moderate to Difficult Notes: Pay close attention when driving to the trailhead and continue past the Bachelor/Syracuse mine tour sign. We made the mistake of turning left when you see the mine tour sign. The name is intriguing [...]
Distance: 6.6 miles RT to lower lake Elevation Gain: 1600′ Starting Elevation: 9,350′ Rating: Moderate The Blue Lakes Trail between Ridgway and Telluride is perhaps my all time favorite hike or at least in the top 3. The color of the lakes brings to mind some of the glacial lakes around Lake Louise near Banff. [...]
Distance: 7.5 miles RT Elevation Gain: 2458′ Starting Elevation: 10,910′ Rating: Difficult At the top of Sultan Mountain the view stretches on for miles and miles with the town of Silverton lying 4000 feet below. It’s quite a heady feeling to stand on this peak. This hike is not for the unadventurous due to it’s [...]