Hiking Longs Peak in Estes Park, Colorado, is a thrilling adventure for experienced hikers and somewhat of a rite of passage for Colorado residents. The 15-mile round trip via The Keyhole Route is challenging, with steep ascents, narrow ledges, and exposed rock faces.

The Harvard-Columbia traverse is one of those hikes that people groan about on hiking forums and where SAR rescues are plenty. I was certainly a little spooked by the reviews on it, so I knew that if I ever attempted it I would have a partner with me.

Located near Ridgway, Colorado, Blue Lakes Trail is a popular day-hike as well as backpacking spot, and is part of the Mt. Sneffels Wilderness area of the Uncompahgre National Forest. We made the hike up to Lower Blue Lakes where we set up camp before going to try to tackle Mount Sneffels.

We started hiking around 3:15AM. The trail goes up for approximately 1.5 miles, where Notch Mountain will be on your left. While we couldn’t see it in the dark, we knew that it was there since you’ll then start to descend. The descent is 1,000 feet (!!) and leads to the East Cross Creek and adjacent campground.

Saturday, June 29: My friend Lacie and I headed to the trailhead for Huron Peak in the wee hours of the morning, only to be greeted with rain and chilly weather. Fast forward to July 2, where I headed off to the trailhead after work- I had to get this hike done!

Nestled amongst the sharp switchbacks of Berthoud Pass is Second Creek Trail, a popular summer hiking spot and winter ski touring area. The trail is right off of Highway 40, with parking on the same side of the trail head as well as across the road.

Mt. Sherman is ranked No. 43 on the lists of Colorado 14’ers, situated in the Mosquito Range at an elevation of 14,043. I had a friend visiting for the weekend and she was most excited to tackle a 14’er. Mt. Sherman is on the easier side, and a good option for those visiting Colorado looking for a challenge that won’t totally do them in.

Looking to hike Havasu Falls but not sure what the deal is or where to start? Read on for some tips to help you get a permit, and for during your stay in the canyon!

Interested in hiking to Havasu Falls but not sure what to expect? Read on to learn about what hiking to Havasu Falls is like.

The San Juans may be the most beautiful mountain range in Colorado. They span Southwestern Colorado and Northwestern New Mexico, and the main towns were once mining hubs. One of the most popular hikes in the area is to Ice Lake and Island Lake, in the Ice Lake Basin.

Our hike up Grey’s and Torreys was completely in the dark until about 30 minutes from the summit, and it was a quite chilly morning! We had prepared for some cold but we would have welcomed another layer and warmer gloves. There was a cloud inversion, combined with a light sunrise, which made for a beautiful view. We didn’t last up top long though because of the howling wind- and trying to shelter by a wall of rocks did us no good.

Located just under 30 minutes from Breckenridge, Quandary Peak is one of Colorado’s most climbed 14’er because of its reputation of being on the easier side. Parking for this hike used to congest the road leading in and it led to unsafe road conditions, so to reduce that there is a parking lot reservation system or you can take a shuttle from the Breckenridge Gondola Lot. Read more here on how to access Quandary Peak.

Looking for a moderate hike with wildflowers and under 2 hours from Denver? The secret is out, thanks to social media. Acorn Creek Loop in Silverthorne, Colorado has become a popular wildflower hike after going viral on TikTok. Located off a dirt road in the Ptarmigan Peak Wilderness, this loop is just under 5 miles and is a moderate difficulty. It’s no 14’er, but there is a constant incline no matter which direction you do the loop in.

Following the Colorado River, Route 128 will eventually have a right hand turn on to BLM 98. Its down this road that you’ll reach Professor Creek and Mary Jane Canyon, a 9 mile round trip, BLM 98 is stuh-nning, A red dirt road going off into the horizon, flanked by greenery, and backdropped by mountains. It’s a good option for an easy hike in Moab, as it is pretty flat. The difficulty, comes from the distance and heat.

Even with just half a day, you can have a great time in America’s National Parks. Read on to see how to spend a morning at Arches National Park in Utah with stops at Delicate Arch, the Windows, and Devil’s Garden. You’ll see why this park is called Arches, and you’ll be in awe of the reddish brown clay forming monstrous structures around you.

Banff National Park is one of the most popular National Parks in North America. It has many shining jewels, one of them being Lake Louise. There are multiple trails that start from Lake Louise, one of them being the Lake Agnes Trail to the Lake Agnes Teahouse. Read on for more information about this beautiful and easy trail in Banff National Park.

Located in Summit County past Copper Mountain (coming from the West), Mayflower Gulch is an easy hike with a big reward. It’s just a little over 3 miles round trip, up a low-incline jeep trail that eventually opens up into the jaw-dropping gulch.

Maroon Bells are the most photographed peaks in Colorado, and some of the top in the country. And it’s for good reason- the two bell shaped peaks rise tall above Maroon Lake giving off a dramatic and jaw-dropping scene (they’re 14’ers).

Red Rocks Amphitheatre is 30 minutes outside of Denver and has a capacity of 9,500. It is a notable venue as it is built into the massive red rocks caused by iron oxide and pink feldspar. The park is 738 acres and adjacent to the amphitheatre there is the opportunity for a brief walk/hike.

Ok- so it wasn’t quite 10 miles, but 9.34 miles is close enough! This trail is located in the Wildernest area of Silverthorne and goes to the South Willow Creek Falls. This was my first trip to Colorado, and thus my first hike there! This trail took up a solid chunk of the day, we spent just under 5 hours out/back, and 3 hours 50 minutes were spent hiking.