Hi, my name is Connie, an avid outdoor enthusiast. I’ve had the privilege of living in the mountains of Colorado for most of my life and am excited to share with you all the outdoor gems I come across wandering the state hiking trail by hiking trail. Hoping to inspire you, engage you, and most definitely help send you on your way to becoming a Colorado outdoor addict! My goal is to empower you with the tools and any advice you need to responsibly discover our mountain trails.
New to hiking, new to Colorado, or an avid hiker looking for your next hike, there is a trail out there and I can’t wait to share it all with you!
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Lost Lake Trail via Hessie Trailhead
Lost Lake Trail is beautiful and spring in the Colorado Rockies is a peaceful, less crowded time to get into the wild. Even with the snow on the ground the smell of pine and new growth is strong in the mild breeze. Note: Many of the links are affiliate links...
Colorado Front Range Trails for Springtime!
Colorado Front Range is a mega of hiking trails. If you don't like the deep snow that covers the high altitude trails in springtime, then these trails will keep you ready for the more challenging trails when the milder weather returns at high altitude in the summer...
Hiking Caribou Ranch Open Space
You will be surprised when hiking Caribou Ranch Open Space how much history is located within its boundaries. A loop trail takes you past historic DeLonde Homestead and the famous Blue Bird Mine from the late 1880's. History buffs will love this and if you are just...
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