Race Track Trail

There are so many options for floating down the Arkansas River in Salida, CO, but a simple, fun, and easily accessible option is tubing.  The easiest and most central way to tube the river is to begin your float at the first whitewater feature at the beginning of the walking path (right behind High Side Bar & Grill) down through the surf wave (the Scout River Surf Wave located at the edge ...

Start out on the Shavano and Tabeguache Trailhead off of FR 252 outside of Poncha Springs, at about 9,700 feet, and begin your trek into the forest. In the first half of a mile there are a few trail marker signs that should be read carefully to insure the right path is followed, but these signs are very easy to understand, and getting off track is hard. After this half mile, there is only one...

This scenic route to Browns Creek Falls is a standout mountain-day-hike in the Colorado Rockies—moderate in length, strong on payoff, and rich in variety. Starting from a forested trailhead, you’ll climb through pine and aspen forest, follow Browns Creek, and eventually arrive at a dramatic, year-round waterfall nestled beneath towering peaks. Trail Basics & What to Expect Terrain...

The Mount Antero via Wagon and Little Browns Creek Trail offers an epic alternative route to summit one of Colorado's magnificent 14ers (14,269 feet). This challenging trail provides a true wilderness experience away from the crowds, taking you through lush woodlands, aspen groves, and dramatic alpine terrain for an unforgettable Colorado hiking adventure. Trail Overview Starting Elevat...

Head toward Nathrop, CO on U.S. High 295. Turn east between mile markers 144 and 145 onto Chaffee County Road 301. Take the road until the pavement runs out and turn right onto Chaffee County Road 300. Drive a couple miles on the road and through the Ruby Mountain campgrounds (paid lots only) until you see a wooden fence and a big sign indicating the Browns Canyon Wilderness Study Area. Turn le...

Waterdog Lakes Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Salida, Colorado.