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Continental Divide Trail Wolf Creek Pass

9 Top Hiking Trails near Creede, Colorado

June 26, 2025 by Patrick McGuire

Surrounded by rugged, mountainous wilderness, Creede is a near-perfect home base for hiking excursions of every difficulty level. This region of Southern …

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Cliff Creek Trail Gunnison County Colorado

10 Picturesque Hiking Trails near Paonia

June 26, 2025 by Patrick McGuire

Nestled in western Colorado’s picturesque wine country, Paonia is located near some of Colorado’s most scenic and unforgettable hikes. This part of …

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Mount Princeton Jeep Hiking Trail

10 Terrific Hiking Trails near Buena Vista

June 25, 2025 by Patrick McGuire

If you’re lucky enough to live in Buena Vista or are just visiting, you happen to be close to some of the most scenic and rewarding hiking areas in the United …

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Footbridge in Pine Valley Ranch Park Colorado

9 Best Hiking Trails by Bailey

June 25, 2025 by Patrick McGuire

The town of Bailey isn’t too far from Denver, but it might as well be on a different planet. Tucked underneath tall forested peaks and immense rock faces, …

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Hiking Carbondale CO Lower Thomas Lake Mount Sopris

11 Scenic Hiking Trails near Carbondale

June 25, 2025 by Patrick McGuire

Whether you call this stunningly gorgeous community home or are just passing through Carbondale, you happen to be close to some of the most scenic, challenging, …

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Great Sand Dunes Hiking Sign near Alamosa CO

7 Great Hiking Trails around Alamosa

June 24, 2025 by Patrick McGuire

The Southern Colorado city of Alamosa has a lot going for it when it comes to nearby options for hiking. Situated in the heart of the sprawling San Luis Valley, …

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Hiking Sand Canyon Trail. Canyon of the Ancients National Monument Ruins

7 Captivating Hiking Trails around Cortez

June 11, 2025 by Patrick McGuire

Located in the sparsely populated southwestern corner of Colorado, the city of Cortex and the surrounding area are steeped in history, natural splendor, and …

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Hiking Rainbow Trail Westcliffe CO

10 Wonderful Hiking Trails by Westcliffe

June 9, 2025 by Patrick McGuire

Situated in south-central Colorado between two vast mountain ranges, the town of Westcliffe is surrounded by phenomenal hiking opportunities. From pleasant …

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Aurora Reservoir Colorado June

Top Things To Do In Aurora, CO

May 29, 2025 by William Reavis

Denver’s eastern neighbor, and the larger city by land area (third largest in the state by population), Aurora, is a big place with plenty of things to …

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image of spud lake trail

11 Terrific Day Hikes in Durango, CO

May 27, 2025 by Jessica Hughes

Southwestern Colorado has earned a prestigious reputation for being one of the best places in the state to enjoy the outdoors, with Durango as its adventure …

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Gregory Canyon Trail Flagstaff Mountain Boulder Colorado Hiking

11 Best Hiking Trails in Boulder, Colorado

May 27, 2025 by Tim Landers

An adventurous lifestyle has a close association with Boulder, Colorado. It’s surrounded by 120 miles of lush green hiking trails from where the Rocky …

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Hiking Fort Collins CO Sunrise Horsetooth Reservoir

8 Best Day Hikes in Fort Collins, Colorado

May 24, 2025 by Shawn Reeser

Fort Collins is Colorado’s fourth-largest city, nestled in the northern foothills of the Front Range. It’s gorgeous all year long, with mild enough …

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Fern Falls in Estes Park

8 Waterfall Hikes by Estes Park & RMNP

May 21, 2025 by Melanie Grosjean

Estes Park, with its proximity to Rocky Mountain National Park, is an area with many beautiful waterfalls. Many of the waterfalls can be reached easily, but …

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Pacific Peak, Colorado

10 Captivating Colorado 13ers to Hike

May 19, 2025 by Patrick McGuire

When it comes to Colorado’s mountains, those that stand 14,000 feet and higher are typically the ones that hog all the glory. But don’t let the …

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mt. sneffles

The Colorado 14ers

May 19, 2025 by Jessica Hughes

Colorado is home to 58 mountain peaks above 14,000 feet, referred to as fourteeners, or as locals call them, 14ers. One of the more popular outdoor activities …

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Mount of the Holy Cross Colorado 1901

15 Most Famous Colorado Mountains

May 1, 2025 by Patrick McGuire

Without a doubt, Colorado boasts some of the best mountain recreation and scenery in the world. From the historic Sangre de Cristo Mountains of the south to …

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Berthoud Pass Sunset Hiking Colorado

11 Wonderful Hikes around Winter Park

May 1, 2025 by Patrick McGuire

As the name implies, Winter Park is a great place to ski. But if you’re not exploring this area’s terrific hiking trails, you’re selling …

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Adrenaline Falls Waterfall Durango Colorado

4 Wilderness Waterfalls around Durango

April 20, 2025 by Melanie Grosjean

Durango isn’t known for its waterfalls, but that doesn’t mean you won’t find some impressive ones nearby. Many of them are unnamed, little-known waterfalls …

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Bridal Veil Falls & Charlie Tayler Water Wheel, CO

8 Wonderful Waterfalls Hikes by Denver

April 20, 2025 by Melanie Grosjean

If you don’t have the time to drive deep into the mountains to see an amazing waterfall, how about hitting the trails closer to Denver? While many of Colorado’s …

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Telluride Waterfalls Bear Creek Falls, CO

4 Best Waterfalls by Telluride, Colorado

April 20, 2025 by Melanie Grosjean

With an abundance of outdoor activities available, such as climbing, off-roading, hiking, and horseback riding, Telluride has always had a draw for those who …

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