Choosing Your Hike – Elevation Plus Distance Equals Hike Difficulty
Choosing a hike that will suit your abilities is not always easy. Some books and posts say a hike is “easy” but when you’re out there hiking the trail, you find yourself in over your head huffing and...
View ArticleEmerald Lake Hike
Distance: 20 Miles round trip to the lake Elevation Gain: 2865′ Starting Elevation: 7871′ Rating: Moderate to difficult Most people backpack this trail since it’s so far to the lake but on this...
View ArticleA Walk in the Park-A Fall Hike in Rocky Mountain National Park
Distance: 6.0 Miles Round Trip Elevation Gain: 990′ Starting Elevation: 9,240′ Rating: Easy If you haven’t ventured out to see the fall color in our gorgeous state then you’re missing out on one of the...
View ArticleVallecito Creek Trail Run
Distance: 14.0 Miles Round Trip (to the washed out bridge) Elevation Gain: Approximately 1, 000′ Starting Elevation: 8,000′ Rating: Easy to Moderate (due to distance) This was my first time...
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