A Journal of Hiking and Mountain Biking Trails
Colorado Hiking Trails
Nordic walking is an emerging outdoor activity that promotes aerobic exercise, an upper body workout, and a connection with nature. It can be done year round and only requires a set of walking poles. Continue reading “Nordic Walking Trails in Colorado”
The Twin Sisters trail head parking lot is located 0.5 miles south of the Lily Mountain trail head on CO-7, across the street from Lily Lake, and is about 10 minutes from Estes Lake in Estes Park, Colorado. Continue reading “Twin Sisters Peaks – Hiking Trail in Estes Park, Colorado”
In Rocky Mountain National Park west of Estes Park Colorado, Cub Lake and Fern Lake trail heads are reached by driving west from the Beaver Meadows entrance station on US-36, quickly turning left onto Bear Lake Road, and taking the second right onto Fern Lake Road (not well marked). The trail head is typically open during the winter because it is east of the Trail Ridge Road; which is closed October to June. Continue reading “Cub Lake Trail to Fern Lake Trail – RMNP Hiking – Estes Park, CO”
In Rocky Mountain National Park west of Estes Park Colorado, Deer Mountain trail head is located west of the Beaver Meadows entrance station on US-36 and before US-36 intersects with US-34. The trail head is typically open during the winter because it is east of the Trail Ridge Road; which is closed October to June. Continue reading “Deer Mountain Trail – RMNP Hiking – Estes Park, Colorado”
Great Sand Dunes National Park is located 27 miles (~ 1 hour) northeast of Alamosa, Colorado and off of US-160. Primary activities at the sand dunes including hiking, hiking with leash dogs, and beach water play but horses, cars, and mountain bikes are not allowed at this trail head. Continue reading “Hiking to High Dune – Great Sand Dunes National Park”
Great Sand Dunes National Park is located 27 miles (~ 1 hour) northeast of Alamosa, Colorado and off of US-160. Continue reading “Montville Nature Trail – Hiking in Great Sand Dunes National Park”
Lathrop State Park is located five miles west of Walsenburg, Colorado and off of US-160. Continue reading “Hogback Nature Trail – Hiking in Lathrop State Park – Walsenburg, CO”
