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Hiking to Whitney Lake | Holy Cross Wilderness
Whitney Lake is a relatively short hike to a pretty and peaceful tree-lined lake. But be warned, it may be short but it is also steep almost the entire way! Makes for a quick descent. Hiking to Whitney Lake seems like a super worthwhile destination for fishing - we saw a lot of good sized fish and a fisherman having luck while we were there.
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Best Hikes in Lassen Volcanic National Park
Before we unveil our list of the best hikes in Lassen Volcanic National Park I must say that this entire area is INCREDIBLE! Each trail feels like it's full of surprises - not only is the scenery gorgeous but the active volcanism in the area puts on a fascinating display of beautiful and interesting sights, sounds and features. These unique features are so intriguing that we felt childlike with excitement each time we set off on another trail.
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Off the Beaten Path Hiking and Rock Scrambling in Joshua Tree National Park
We absolutely love hiking and rock scrambling in Joshua Tree National Park! While we were camping at Sheephole Wilderness we headed out to explore the area and we ventured into an off the beaten path hike in Joshua Tree National Park. We were in a granite boulder heaven! And this is now one of our favorite spots for rock scrambling in Joshua Tree National Park. Read on to see why :)
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Hike to Mopah Spring | Hiking in Turtle Mountain Wilderness
After spending some time camping in the Turtle Mountain Wilderness, we had explored quite a bit around our campsite. But we were excited to hike to Mopah Spring so we could see what it looked like further in the canyon and to find the palm oasis! It was hard to believe there was water anywhere around! So we set off on our adventure.
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Surprise Lake Trail Backpacking to Four Beautiful Lakes
Surprise Lake Trail access numerous different lakes in the Eagles Nest Wilderness. Instead of a long day hike, backpacking Surprise Lake Trail seemed like the most enjoyable way to see Surprise Lake, Cat Lake, Upper Cataract Lake and Mirror Lake. And it gave us the opportunity to squeeze in one more backpacking trip before the weather directed us to lower elevations!
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Beautiful and Peaceful Hiking Elliot Ridge Trail to Meridian Peak
Elliot Ridge Trail is a long but moderate hike that stays above the treeline and offers incredible views of the surrounding mountains, particularly of the Eagles Nest Wilderness. And when it comes to difficulty, this hike was one of the most mellow hikes we have done in Colorado yet. There is still a decent amount of up and down but the grades are much more gentle. And yet we were still able to bag a peak!
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Beautiful Hike on Pitkin Lake Trail | Vail Hiking
Pitkin Lake Trail is a great choice for hiking near Vail. The trailhead for Pitkin Lake Trail is in East Vail, just off of Interstate 70. The trail is a continuous climb through mixed forests with some intermittent open valley views that expose some of the towering peaks nearby. The trailhead is super accessible, location convenient and Pitkin Lake is a beautiful alpine lake destination!
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Backpacking Fall Creek Trail | Seven Sisters + Tuhare Lakes
Backpacking Fall Creek Trail and exploring the Seven Sisters Lakes and Tuhare Lakes is an adventure we would highly recommend! The entire trail is incredibly scenic and the lakes are literally some of the more magical and dramatic we've seen. There are numerous opportunities for side adventures that can be added on and accessed from Fall Creek Trail as well.
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Lonesome Lake | Holy Cross Wilderness Hiking
Lonesome Lake is a long day hike of mostly mild grades and beautiful scenery to a stunning alpine lake. This trail had a nice mix of hiking through the woods and wide open valley views
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Free Camping On Homestake Road | Holy Cross Wilderness
Camping on Homestake Road made for an awesome two week home base near several trailheads that lead to some seriously incredible beauty! And the camp spots along this road are great with a nice variety of spots to choose from for tent camping and larger rigs alike.
