Colorado National Monument – Canyon Rim Trail – Grand Junction, CO

The Colorado National Monument is a national park located west of Grand Junction, Colorado and south of Fruita. The park has two entrances: an east entrance accessible from I-70 near Grand Junction and a west entrance accessible from I-70 near Fruita. Continue reading “Colorado National Monument – Canyon Rim Trail – Grand Junction, CO”

Brainard Lake – Snowshoeing, Hiking, Camping – Ward, Colorado

Brainard Lake is located in Ward, Colorado and part of the Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests. Directions: turn left (i.e., west) off of CO-72 onto Brainard Lake road and drive 5-6 miles to the trailhead. We visited in early May so there was still a lot of snow on the roads and trails. Continue reading “Brainard Lake – Snowshoeing, Hiking, Camping – Ward, Colorado”

Hewlett Gulch Trail – Mountain Bike, Dog Hike – Poudre Canyon, CO

Hewlett Gulch trail is located 22 miles northwest of Fort Collins, Colorado in the Poudre River Canyon. Specifically, it is 10.5 miles west of the CO-14 and US-287 intersection and on the right side of CO-14 with the trail head on the other side of a bridge. Continue reading “Hewlett Gulch Trail – Mountain Bike, Dog Hike – Poudre Canyon, CO”

East Spring Creek and Poudre River Bicycle Trails – Fort Collins, CO

The East Spring Creek Trail and the Poudre River Trails are public, paved bicycle paths in Fort Collins, Colorado that serve as a commuter thruways to CSU and downtown. Continue reading “East Spring Creek and Poudre River Bicycle Trails – Fort Collins, CO”