Distance: 8.0 Miles (From CR 18 Leavick Townsite) Elevation Gain: 2800′ Starting Elevation: 11,240′ Rating: Difficult This hike made me really consider how the writers of all these hiking books classify how difficult a hike really is. I’ve done quite a few hikes in Colorado and am up to about 10 fourteeners and it really [...]
Choosing a hike that will suit your abilities is not always easy. Some books and posts say a hike is “easy” but when you’re out there hiking the trail, you find yourself in over your head huffing and puffing and cursing the guy that brought you on this outing. A friend of mine made me [...]
When you think of the southwest, what comes to mind? Desert-like, dry cactus ridden trails? Well, think again. Although there are trails like that in this part of Colorado, we are much more diverse and our trails can range from rugged to gentle. I think of Durango as an anchor for southwest Colorado and the [...]
Do you have your sights set on bagging a Colorado fourteener this summer? Maybe you’ve read that it’s a challenging outdoor pursuit or maybe you just want to stand on top of a 14,000 foot peak. There are a few things to consider before you take up this Colorado hiking tradition. First and foremost, keep [...]