Hiking and Adventures
Here you'll find our travel guides, exploring an area articles and information on individual hikes and adventures.
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Hiking Buffalo Pass Lakes Loop | Four Beautiful Lakes
Hiking Buffalo Pass Lakes Loop is a short but super scenic hike in the beautiful Mount Zirkel Wilderness. This loop makes for a great hike near Steamboat Springs, entering the southern tip of the wilderness. In just a short three miles, Buffalo Pass Lakes Trail visits four gorgeous alpine lakes - George Lake, Martha Lake, Whale Lake, and Jonah Lake. Plus there's a quick side trail option to a fifth lake - Shoestring Lake. And not to mention, the trail itself starts with a quick glimpse of Summit Lake. Now that's one scenic hike stuffed full of just the good stuff!
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Hiking to Lake Katherine | Gorgeous Lake in Mount Zirkel Wilderness
Hiking to Lake Katherine is an excellent and rewarding day hike in Mount Zirkel Wilderness. Lake Katherine Trailhead is located about 45 miles west of Walden in north-central Colorado. This relatively short hike is a great way to access the beauty and solitude of the area. After hiking to Lake Katherine, there are many opportunities to extend the hike and even visit other beautiful lakes in the area.
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Hiking the Zirkel Circle | Amazing Scenery On Gilpin Lake Loop
Hiking the Zirkel Circle is a gorgeous day hike and a great place to start exploring Mount Zirkel Wilderness. Zirkel Circle ends up being almost the same distance as the Gilpin Lake out and back but instead allows for new scenery the entire way. After a gorgeous adventure to two lakes and up a beautiful saddle, hiking in Mount Zirkel Wilderness will leave a lasting impression!
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Hiking Sand Lake Trail in Flat Tops Wilderness | Pretty and Peaceful
Hiking Sand Lake Trail is a great opportunity to check out several little lakes in the Flat Tops Wilderness. This hike is relatively short, mellow and accessible making it a good little day hike. This lightly trafficked hike leads through the trees reaching four pretty little Colorado lakes. And the trailhead is located near Sheriffs Reservoir so as a bonus, you get to check out the scenic reservoir in addition to the other lakes on the trail. Check it out!
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Hiking Devil’s Causeway Mosquito Lake Loop | Great Hike in Flat Tops Wilderness
With so many trails to choose from in the Flat Tops Wilderness, we finally decided on hiking Devil's Causeway Mosquito Lake Loop. Devil's Causeway is an exciting narrow rocky section of the trail that can get play with your vertigo. We were excited to check it out for ourselves. But hiking Devil's Causeway Mosquito Lake Loop also allows for the change to encounter stunning vistas and great views of the Chinese Wall formation as well as experience hiking through tundra and seeing several lakes. Read on to learn more about what to expect!
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Hiking to Moonshine Arch | Fun and Beautiful
Hiking to Moonshine Arch is a fun adventure worth checking out just north of Vernal, Utah. The hike to Moonshine Arch itself is just a mere 2 miles roundtrip but the beautiful landscape and big arch formation make it a worthwhile adventure! Moonshine Arch is an impressive arch formation reaching about 40 feet high and spanning a length of 85 feet. And to make hiking to Moonshine Arch even more exciting, you can climb around and explore.
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Dinosaur Trackway Trail | Beautiful Scenery and Real Dino Footprints
If you're in the Vernal area to experience the history and magical evidence of the dinosaurs that once roamed this area, add hiking Dinosaur Trackway Trail to your itinerary! Dinosaur Trackway Trail is an exciting and scenic hike that leads through a beautiful landscape to an impressive display of dinosaur foot imprints.
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Fantasy Canyon | Unusual Awesome Weathered Sandstone
Fantasy Canyon is a unique off the beaten path destination located near the dinosaur diamond that surrounds Vernal. Take a break from the dinosaurs and check out these odd, intricate sandstone formations and hoodoos artfully shaped by weathering and erosion. This small, concentrated area of quizzical formations is a really cool to see.
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Must See Things to Do in Dinosaur National Monument
Dinosaur National Monument is a bit off the beaten path but well worth the journey! The history of the dinosaur bones found in this area and the abundance of remaining dinosaur bones is truly a sight to see. And the beautiful landscapes encompassed in Dinosaur National Monument are also well worth exploring. It's a very naturally rich area with gorgeous geology, lush landscapes and the rushing Yampa River cutting through colorful dramatic canyons.
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One Day in Colorado National Monument | Rim Rock Drive
If you've got one day in Colorado National Monument, following Rim Rock Drive is a great way to see the scenic landscape from various, new vantage points. This scenic drive follows the length of the canyon offering many stops including viewpoints, overlooks, short hikes, and picnic areas. Longer hikes can also be accessed from the trailheads along the drive. Follow us on our adventure on Rim Rock Drive in Colorado National Monument!
