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St. Vrain Mountain Trail: A Quiet 12er Hike Above Allenspark (2026)
St. Vrain Mountain Trail near Allenspark: about 9 miles round trip to a 12,162-foot summit with big views of Longs Peak, Wild Basin, and the Indian Peaks.
Piney Lake, Vail: The Drive, the Ranch, and the Upper Piney Falls Trail (2026)
Piney Lake near Vail, Colorado: the Red Sandstone Road drive, canoe rentals at the ranch, and the easy 6-mile hike to Upper Piney Falls under the Gore Range.
Gear for Hiking in the Rain: What to Pack for Colorado Storms
The gear for hiking in the rain that keeps you dry in Colorado's monsoon storms: a 9-item kit from jacket to pack liner, plus what to skip.
Colorado 14ers by Difficulty: All 58 Ranked from Easiest to Hardest
Colorado's 58 fourteeners ranked by difficulty, from beginner walk-ups to Class 4 scrambles. The easiest 14ers, the hardest 14er in Colorado, and how to work your way up.
Capitol Peak: A Climber's Guide to Colorado's Hardest 14er
Capitol Peak is Colorado's deadliest 14er. Here's the Knife Edge, the Capitol Creek trailhead, the permit, and whether you should be up there at all.
Hot Springs in Steamboat Springs, Colorado: Which One to Pick
Steamboat Springs has two main hot springs: family-friendly Old Town downtown and rustic Strawberry Park up a dirt road. Here's how to pick, plus a free soak.
James Peak Hike: Route, Trailhead, and What to Expect (2026)
The James Peak hike climbs from the St. Mary's Glacier trailhead to a 13,294-foot summit near Denver. Route, parking, difficulty, and the best months to go.
Conundrum Hot Springs: How to Backpack to Colorado's Highest Soak
Conundrum Hot Springs sits at 11,200 feet above Aspen, 8.5 miles up the trail. Here's the permit system, the hike, the 20 campsites, and what to pack.
12 Best Hikes in Rocky Mountain National Park (2026 Trail Guide)
The best hikes in Rocky Mountain National Park, from the easy Bear Lake loop to the Sky Pond scramble and the Longs Peak Keyhole, with trail stats, timed entry permit tips, and what to pack.
Mount Elbert Weather: What to Expect Month by Month
Mount Elbert weather guide: the 14,440-ft summit runs 20-25°F colder than Leadville, snow falls any month, and September is the clearest time to climb.
Fourmile Canyon Creek Trailhead: A North Boulder Hiking Guide
The Fourmile Canyon Creek Trailhead in north Boulder opens onto Wonderland Lake, the Foothills Trail, and Hogback Ridge. Get parking, dog rules, and trail tips.
South Mineral Campground: The Ice Lake Basin Basecamp Near Silverton
South Mineral Campground sits at 9,800 feet near Silverton, right at the Ice Lake Basin trailhead. Here's the drive, the 26 sites, fees, and camping tips.