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Trail guides, gear reviews, and everything you need for your next Colorado adventure.
Castle Peak: A Complete Guide to Hiking Colorado's Highest Elk Mountain 14er
Castle Peak (14,279 ft) is the highest summit in the Elk Mountains near Aspen. 2026 guide to the Northeast Ridge, the Montezuma Basin road, gear, and timing.
Boreas Pass, Colorado: Railroad-Grade Hikes, the Scenic Drive, and Fall Aspens Near Breckenridge
Boreas Pass sits at 11,481 feet on the Continental Divide near Breckenridge. Here's the drive, the Bakers Tank hike, fall aspen timing, and what to pack.
North Table Mountain, Golden: Trails, the West Trailhead, and Parking
North Table Mountain in Golden packs 15+ miles of trail onto a flat-topped mesa. Here's the West Trailhead, parking, the best loops, and how to beat the heat.
How to Pack a Backpacking Backpack for a Colorado Trip
How to pack a backpacking backpack the right way: the 3-zone method, where the bear canister goes, and how to balance 35 pounds for Colorado's high passes.
Best Hiking Hats for Women in 2026: Sun Protection for Colorado Trails
The best hiking hats for women, picked for Colorado's high-altitude sun. Wide-brim, packable, bucket, and running-cap options with UPF 50+ ratings.
Summit Lake, Colorado: The Highest Lake You Can Drive To
Summit Lake sits at 12,836 feet on the Mount Blue Sky road, the highest lake you can drive to in Colorado. Trails, 2026 reopening, permits, and what to pack.
Crestone, Colorado: A Hiker's Guide to the State's Wildest Mountain Town (2026)
Crestone, Colorado sits at the foot of the Sangre de Cristos, part spiritual retreat town, part basecamp for the state's hardest 14ers. Where to hike, stay, and go.
Huron Peak: A Complete Guide to Hiking Colorado's Sawatch 14er
Huron Peak (14,010 ft) hides the best summit view in the Sawatch. Your 2026 guide to the Class 2 Winfield route, the 4WD road, gear, and when to climb it.
The Continental Divide in Colorado: Where It Is and How to Reach It
The Continental Divide runs about 750 miles through Colorado. Here's where it crosses the state, the passes you can drive, and the best hikes to reach it.
Radium Hot Springs, Colorado: A Wild Riverside Soak Near Kremmling
Radium Hot Springs is a free, wild soak on the Colorado River near Kremmling. Here's the drive, the scramble down, water temps, camping, and safety.
Cottonwood Creek Trailhead: Gateway to Mount Harvard, Columbia, and Two Alpine Lakes
The North Cottonwood Creek Trailhead near Buena Vista opens Mount Harvard, Mount Columbia, Bear Lake, and Kroenke Lake. Here's the road, routes, and timing.
Mount Evans (Mount Blue Sky): Complete Guide to Colorado's Drive-Up 14er
Mount Evans (now Mount Blue Sky) is Colorado's easiest 14,264-foot summit: drive the highest paved road in North America or hike it. Full 2026 guide.