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Mitchell Lake Trail, Colorado: Guide to Blue Lake and the Indian Peaks (2026)
The Mitchell Lake Trail near Ward runs through Indian Peaks Wilderness to Blue Lake under Mount Toll. Distances, parking reservations, moose, and season tips.
Orvis Hot Springs, Ridgway: A Complete Visitor Guide
Orvis Hot Springs in Ridgway is a clothing-optional, lithium mineral springs with ten soaking pools. Temperatures, 2026 prices, hours, and soaking etiquette.
Seven Bridges Trail, Colorado Springs: A Complete Hiking Guide
Hike the Seven Bridges Trail in North Cheyenne Cañon: about 4 miles round trip, seven creek crossings, parking tips, difficulty, and what to pack.
Lake Ann Trailhead: A Ghost-Town Path to a High Colorado Lake
Lake Ann Trailhead starts at the Winfield ghost town and climbs to an 11,805-foot alpine lake under the Three Apostles. Here's the road, route, and 14er option.
Kite Lake Trailhead: Four 14ers From One Colorado Parking Lot
Kite Lake Trailhead near Alma sits at 12,000 feet and starts the DeCaLiBron loop, four 14ers in one day. Here's the road, fees, waiver, and full route.
The Crags Trail: Pikes Peak's Quiet West Side (and Back Route to the Summit)
The Crags Trail near Divide is Pikes Peak's quiet west side: an easy 4.5-mile hike to granite spires, or the 14-mile back route to the 14,115-ft summit.
Chicago Basin: How to Backpack Colorado's Train-Access Trip to Three 14ers
Chicago Basin is Colorado's iconic train-access backpacking trip: three 14ers, a 6-mile hike from Needleton, and bold mountain goats. Here's how to plan it.
Cathedral Lake Trail: Aspen's Steep, No-Permit Climb to a High Alpine Lake
The Cathedral Lake Trail near Aspen climbs 2,066 feet to an 11,866-foot alpine lake. Here's the route, the drive, Electric Pass, and what to pack for it.
Long Lake Trailhead: Brainard Lake's Gateway to Lake Isabelle and Pawnee Pass
The Long Lake Trailhead is Brainard Lake's gateway to Lake Isabelle and Pawnee Pass. Here's the 2026 reservation, parking, and every hike, step by step.
Snowshoeing for Beginners: How to Start in Colorado (2026)
Snowshoeing for beginners, start to finish. How to walk in snowshoes, the gear you actually need, and the easiest snowshoe trails to start on in Colorado.
Lawn Lake Trailhead: RMNP's Big Alpine Hike Without the Bear Lake Permit
The Lawn Lake Trailhead in Rocky Mountain National Park climbs 6.2 miles to a high alpine lake, skips the Bear Lake permit, and holds a wild 1982 flood story.
McCullough Gulch Trailhead: Waterfalls, Alpine Lakes, and 2026 Parking
McCullough Gulch near Breckenridge climbs past a waterfall to alpine lakes under Quandary Peak. Here's the 2026 parking reservation, the shuttle, and the trail.