You can explore and wander along the trail, though climbing the structures is not allowed. Be sure to visit the overlook for an interesting vantage point. Note: there are limited facilities on site, including one picnic table and a restroom near the main parking lot. There’s no shade, so...
Best Hikes near Colorado Springs:Manitou Springs The bubbling mineral springs of Manitou Springs have drawn attention since prehistoric times. Today, the town’s location between downtown Colorado Springs, Garden of the Gods and Pikes Peak makes it a good base for exploring the area’s outdoor ...
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Blodgett Peak requires a challenging 3.2 mile ascent through the passage of rocky canyon to the summit where hikers gain panoramic views of Pikes Peak, Rampart Reservoir, and the United States Air Force Academy. Located on the northwestern edge of Colorado Springs, Blodgett Peak is a local favori...
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The name is a bit misleading, as Purgatory is actually an easy to moderate four-mile one-way (eight-mile round trip) route near Durango insouthwest Colorado. After winding through aspen and fir forests, the trail runs along Cascade Creek, where fly-fishers try to reel in brown, brook, an...
For bragging rights to die for, this heavily trafficked hike starts just an hour outside Denver, climbing up the 14,000ft peaks of Grays Peak and Torrey's Peak in one long, sustained push from the trailhead at the end of Steven’s Gulch Road, near Idaho Springs. Start early in the m...
The Magnolia Mill & Montgomery Reservoir | Colorado | 06/06/21 OnDecember 28, 2021BycoloradochelseaInHiking & Travel Blogs,Other Hikes9 Comments We decided to take it easy on Sunday and explore some of the local sites near Allie's parents' house in Alma. First up was the Magnolia Mill ...
Black Forest area, near Colorado Springs. 14, 280 acres. Two deaths; 511+ homes destroyed. Colorado Destructive Wildfires: Spring Creek Fire Canva Spring Creek Fire: 2018 Near Ft. Garland, in southern Colorado. 108. 045 acres. 141+ homes destroyed; burned for six weeks. ...
If you are looking for a less-crowded trail, this hike up Bighorn Creek, nearVail, fits the bill. Heading intoEagles Nest Wilderness, the trail is not as busy as some of the resort town’s other well-known destinations. You and your pup can enjoy a scenic climb through a wide valley...