Amy Kesic
A mom who decided to get fit a few years ago, I took up running and hiking to keep myself moving. Since moving to the Front Range foothills a year ago, I've spent my free time discovering all the trails I possibly can. I'm in love with Colorado and the Rocky Mountains; I also like to take pictures, and I share my adventures here on The Outbound and on Instagram at @run2themountains.
ATV Leavenworth Creek Road (Guanella Pass)
Idaho Springs, Colorado
16.6 mi
/ 3655 ft gain
September is famous in Colorado for clear, deep blue skies,sublimely perfect temperatures, and gold-digging – of the leaf variety, thatis. On September 9, wildflower season was recently past and the best of theleaves were yet to come, but it was the perfect, clear and sunny day to checkout the high elevations on Guanella Pass from the saddle of an ATV.Leavenworth Creek Road, like most 4x4 roads...
Snowshoe or Ski Watrous Gulch
Dillon, Colorado
4.0
4 mi
/ 1200 ft gain
Despite sharing a trailhead with the popular Herman Gulch, I had not heard of Watrous Gulch until I stumbled across it while researching something else. Knowing that Herman Gulch is filled with spectacular views and deep snow ideal for snowshoeing/skiing, I had to discover if the smaller, lesser-known Watrous lives up to Herman’s reputation.Their proximity notwithstanding, Watrous and Herman Gu...
Hike the 7:30 Mine Road in Silver Plume
Dillon, Colorado
4.0
5 mi
/ 1200 ft gain
With a name like 7:30 Mine Road, this is one hike I had to investigate to see if it lives up to its name. Even though this is an easier hike than I normally choose, what it lacks in challenging terrain, it makes up for in historic interest. The view isn’t too bad, either.7:30 Mine Road is about two miles long, according to the map; however, with all the interesting side-spurs to investigate, yo...
Hike Cataract Lake and Falls
Silverthorne, Colorado
4.7
2.1 mi
/ 200 ft gain
My husband and I heard about this hike while we were at a marriage retreat in nearby Dillon. This is the perfect casual day hike for a couple, small groups, or families with children. While we were there in May, just before the aspens were fully leafed out, it was easy to see that this location will be absolutely stunning in the fall. Summer is a good time to see wildflowers and wildlife. Thoug...
Ski or Snowshoe McCullough Gulch
Breckenridge, Colorado
5.0
6 mi
/ 1300 ft gain
If the snow is not coming to you, you go where the snow is. Breckenridge is a good place to start; this beautiful ski area gets more than its fair share of snow, and is full of stunning trails. Why pay big bucks at one of the Nordic centers, when you can access acres and acres of the White River National Forest for free?I’d heard about McCullough Gulch but never got the chance to check it out u...
Hike the Resthouse/Lincoln Lake Trail
Evergreen, Colorado
4.5
While the Mt. Evans Wilderness never has a shortage of visitors, thanks to its proximity to Denver, it is possible to find a more private hike if you know where to look. Lincoln Lake Trail, accessible from Echo Lake year-round, is not as glamorous as its sister trail, Chicago Lakes, but is a wonderfully private and scenic trail favored by backpackers, horseback riders, snowshoers, and skiers.De...
Hike Panorama Point at Corwina Park
Evergreen, Colorado
4.7
2.7 mi
/ 640 ft gain
Jefferson County, the "Gateway to the Rockies" has dozens of great parks and trails. One of the best, however, is often overlooked, as it is sandwiched between bigger and more popular parks. Corwina Park is a small section located off Hwy. 74, near the village of Kittredge. Sitting between the popular (and overcrowded) Lair o' the Bear and O'Fallon Parks, Corwina offers a great little day hike ...
Argentine Railroad Grade
Silver Plume, Colorado
5.0
5.35 mi
/ 863 ft gain
The Argentine Central Railroad Grade trail is just what it says: it follows the old rail bed of the Argentine Central line. All railway remnants have long since been removed, and in its place is a wide, well-defined trail with an easy grade. With just a 900-foot incline over the course of about three miles, this is among one of the easiest hikes in Colorado. In fact, this trail is better suited...
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