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Leadville Skatepark | Highest Concrete Skatepark in America
The Leadville Skatepark is awesome and is located in Leadville, Colorado which is the highest incorporated city in America. Leadville sits at about 10,151 feet elevation making the Leadville Skatepark the highest concrete skatepark in America. Just a fun fact. But elevation aside, this is a very large cement skatepark with great flow and a ton of great obstacles. The large vert and smooth transitions make the Leadville Skatepark a great place for longboarding in a skatepark.
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Free Camping Near Purgatory | Durango, CO
If you turn onto the right forest road, there are some great areas for dispersed camping near Purgatory! And many of the spots are easily accessible with great surrounding scenery!
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Skatepark in Gunnison, CO | Jorgensen Park
The Gunnison Skatepark is located in the larger Jorgensen Park in Gunnison, Colorado. This skatepark is a medium sized, cement park with a variety of features and obstacles. The obstacles and layout are great for street style skating but not a lot of vert style features. As far as longboarding in a skatepark, this park wasn't set up great for it. One added feature of the Gunnison Skatepark is the small dirt pump track right next to it. Read on to find out more about the features and layout!
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Hiking Red Mountain Trail Near Flagstaff
Red Mountain Trail is a short hike though junipers that ends at an amazing cinder cone! After a volcanic explosion, a large natural amphitheater was formed with nearly vertical 800 feet walls. The erosion over time has created amazing hoodoo fomations and awesome side canyons to check out!
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Montrose Skatepark in Colorado | Baldridge Park
The Montrose Skatepark in Colorado is a large scale cement skatepark with an awesome vert layout. All throughout the skatepark you'll find smooth transitions, banked turns and tall vert walls that are great for riding a longboard in a skatepark. These large features make this skatepark a lot of fun for experienced riders because you can generate a lot of speed and take advantage of the great flow. And the more mellow, open side of the Montrose Skatepark is great for beginners and those looking to improve their skills.
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Hiking to O’Leary Lookout | Flagstaff, AZ
Just north of Flagstaff is a super interesting landscape shaped by volcanic activity. For an excellent vast view of this volcanic landscape and to get a glimpse into the top of Sunset Crater itself, hiking to O'Leary Lookout is a must. O'Leary Lookout is just outside of Sunset Crater Volcanic National Monument so there is no entrance fee and the trail is lightly trafficked. Besides the great panoramic views and steep workout, visiting the fire lookout tower at the top is a rewarding perk of the climb!
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Longboarding Island Trail in Lake Havasu City
Longboarding Island Trail is a mellow cruise around an inner circuit of the island in Lake Havasu City. The paved trail is a bit short - clocking in at 3.6 miles - but it's a loop so there's no repetition of scenery like on an out and back. Unless of course you want to do a few laps. In addition to the perk of it being a loop, there are numerous areas where you can take a break from the hot desert sun and wander over to the waters edge to cool off.
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Wupatki National Monument
Wupatki National Monument is about 56 square miles of dry, rugged land on the southwestern Colorado Plateau. Among this land are the protected remains of the ancient dwellings of puebloan peoples. Walk the trails at Wupatki National Monument and read the information signs along the way to get a better picture of the lives and history that were a part of this area.
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Needles Skatepark | City of Needles, CA
The Needles Skatepark is located in Duke Watkins Park in the city of Needles, California. This is a really nice cement skatepark with some pretty unique obstacles and a cool layout. The flow and transitions are good for riding a longboard in the skatepark. The Needles Skatepark is a good skatepark for riders of any skill level because of the variety and sizes of the obstacles.
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Sunset Crater National Monument
Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument is a small protected area 12 miles north of Flagstaff. A visit to the national monument gives visitors a deeper look into the areas volcanic history and how it shaped the area. Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument features a 1,000 foot volcanic cone and its lava flows. These features and their surroundings can be experienced from five interesting trails throughout the monument. And don't miss the impressive overlook on the eastern edge of the monument boundary.
