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Rustler Gulch Trail | Hiking in Crested Butte
Rustler Gulch Trail in the Maroon Bells - Snowmass Wilderness leads through a beautiful valley full of wildflowers and towering mountains on either side. Branch off to a gorgeous waterfall and continue on to picnic among Pika in the Upper Basin.
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Denver Skatepark | Longboarding Denver Skatepark
At 60,000 square feet the Denver Skatepark in Denver, Colorado is the largest skatepark in the state. This is a very diverse skatepark with many unique obstacles and features that accommodate any style of riding. With so many obstacles riders can easily navigate the entire park transitioning from one obstacle to the next, which is great for longboarding the Denver Skatepark. The variety and sizes of obstacles at the Denver Skatepark make this a great park for riders of all skill levels. Read on to learn more about what makes this skatepark so great!
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Hiking Beckwith Pass Trail | Kebler Pass Road
Since we were camped about a mile from the Beckwith Pass Trailhead, we thought we would check it out. We figured we couldn't go wrong with a pass hike. Or any hike in the mountains of Colorado really. Although it wasn't quite what we expected, the best part of the hike was when we experienced the unexpected. Read on to find out more about the hike and our experience on the trail!
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Arvada Skatepark Near Denver, CO
The Arvada Skatepark is an amazing skatepark located in the city of Arvada near Denver, Colorado. This skatepark is built and designed by Team Pain Skatepark and it is huge! The Arvada Skatepark is the third largest skatepark in the country encompassing an incredible 40,000+ square feet. And the size and variety of obstacles are straight from a skaters dream. Read on to learn more about the multi level snake run, bowls and diversity of vert and street obstacles!
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Backpacking Oh Be Joyful Pass + Blue Lake
Backpacking Oh Be Joyful is an incredible adventure near Crested Butte. The trail leads through the lush, colorful Oh Be Joyful Valley and splits to two gorgeous destinations: Blue Lake and Oh Be Joyful Pass. Both are unbelievably scenic and beautiful!
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Big Mine Skatepark in Crested Butte, CO
The Big Mine Skatepark in Crested Butte is a fun cement skatepark that makes a great option for longboarding in a skatepark. The Big Mine skatepark is medium sized compared to other skateparks. But the space in this skatepark is very well utilized by a variety of obstacles that accommodate both street and vert styles of skating. Check it out!
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Crested Butte Camping (Free!) | Kebler Pass Camping
With the major task of replacing the roof on our travel trailer out of the way, we were ready for some Colorado adventures! And we set off to find free camping near Crested Butte so we'd have a good home base for exploring the beauty in the area. So from our camp spot in Montrose, we headed up to Kebler Pass Road. It was exciting to watch as the scenery transitioned from dry and shrubby to green and mountainous! And we found some great dispersed camping options in the area.
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Things to Do in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park | South Entrance
There are a variety of things to do in Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park that provide an opportunity to experience a truly incredible geologic beauty. This spectacular canyon is a dramatic and beautiful result of the Gunnison River carving and shaping the Earth over a two million year span. It is definitely a sight to see and appreciate.
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Free Camping Near Montrose | Uncompahgre Plateau
If you're looking for free camping near Montrose, there are numerous dispersed sites along the main well travelled dirt road. And if you have off-road toys, the numerous roads and trails would make this area a lot of fun. This is also a great camping option if you're in the area visiting Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. It's only about a half hour drive to reach the national park.
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Hiking Purgatory Trail to the Animas River
Purgatory Trail is a great day hike that descends into a gorgeous canyon, follows Cascade Creek and parallels it from high up along the mountainside, then drops you down to the unreal blue colored Animas River. And the river setting is nestled in a gorgeous mountain setting, perfect for cooling off on a hot day!
