by crazyaboutcolorado | Jul 10, 2020 | DAY ADVENTURES, HIKE
Chief Mountain Trail is a great beginner summit hike. It’s a decent climb, right from the start for 1.5 miles while gaining 1000 ft in elevation. 360 degree views at the summit rival those of Colorado’s 14ers. Once you do this trail, you’ll be...
by crazyaboutcolorado | Jun 19, 2020 | DAY ADVENTURES, HIKE
There is nothing like a hike to an alpine lake and Kroenke Lake Trail is one to add to your bucket list! Beautiful from start to finish, we hiked through lush forests, heading to incredible views of Colorado’s Collegiate Peaks, did a few water crossings and...
by crazyaboutcolorado | Jun 12, 2020 | DAY ADVENTURES, HIKE
Browns Creek Falls is an exhilarating day hike in Colorado’s Mountains. Reach the end of the trail and you suddenly happen upon the falls, it’s that unexpected. Roaring, rushing, white water thundering down from a rocky ledge high above. My description...
by crazyaboutcolorado | May 29, 2020 | DAY ADVENTURES, HIKE
Denny Creek Trail is one of the leading trails into the Collegiate Peaks Wilderness Area and offers the ultimate mountain experience! So many options, you will find the Trailhead to Mt. Yale (14er) or you can hike over Browns Pass or do what we did, a day hike to...
by crazyaboutcolorado | May 22, 2020 | DAY ADVENTURES, HIKE
Want a quiet and tranquil hike? Try Eleven Mile State Park. Its late March and the year of COVID 19 and deciding where to go is a big question mark. The state parks were open to hikers and hiking Eleven Mile was an excellent choice. It was like having our own little...
by crazyaboutcolorado | May 8, 2020 | DAY ADVENTURES, HIKE
When you think of hiking Colorado, you think pines, trees, mountains. Those are local favorites but if in Colorado Springs this area is a marvel. A mini “Garden of the Gods” without the hustle-bustle of people and cars. To see it from the road you simply drive...
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