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Explore Cottonwood Spring
Twentynine Palms, CaliforniaJust east of the Cottonwood Visitor Center. This scenic spot provides access to cottonwood spring.
The spring is a short walk down from the parking lot, and was formed from earthquakes! It was a popular spot for natives and settlers to gather water back in the day. As you approach the springs you are among towering palms, larger and wider than most.
It's a worthwhile spot to stop and take in so...
Hike Lower Cathedral Valley Overlook
Wayne County, Utah
2 mi
/ 150 ft gain
Now most of the pictures you see from Capitol Reef are from cathedral valley. But not many take the time to get above the most photographed area of the park. Off of Hartnet Road, at mile 17.6 you will find a small dirt parking lot for the trailhead (were talking middle of nowhere, so no pit toilet, no fancy sign).
The trail starts in the far left corner of the parking lot, and is not super wel...
Dispersed Camping in Coconino National Forest (Edge of the World)
Sedona, Arizona
5.0
This campsite is definitely out there. You'll take a dirt road into what seems to be a thick forest.
Tell your GPS to put you on Woody Mountain Road in Flagstaff, AZ. Once you are on this road set your speedometer and follow this road for about 23 miles. Do not make any turns off of this road, there will be lots of off-shoots and places that look enticing, but if your goal is to camp on the edg...
Hike to Tuhare Lakes
Minturn, Colorado
12 mi
/ 3000 ft gain
Overview: About a 12 mile hike, with 3 alpine lakes, a significant climb and views worthwhile
Photos: See all photos here.
Getting There: The hike is accessed from the Half Moon pass parking lot - from the Fall Creek trailhead. The parking lot and trailhead are accessed at the end of Tigiwon Rd. which is just south of Minturn, CO on HWY 24. You’ll want to take it slow coming up Tigiwon road if ...
Explore the Temple of the Sun & Moon and Glass Mountain
Wayne County, UtahThe temple of the sun and moon are accessed from Cathedral Rd. in Capitol Reef National Park, the road is a 4x4 high clearance vehical road. Upon arriving at the Temples which are called “monoliths”, the giant rocks protrude from the earth, and are something like a fine piece of art. This is a popular spot for photography that only about 10% of park visitors access.
Just to the right of the mon...
Hike Red Buffalo Pass, Frisco to East Vail
Frisco, Colorado
13.2 mi
/ 3400 ft gain
Starting at the Meadow Creek trailhead in Frisco, you'll find yourself ending up in East Vail at Gore Lake Trailhead. See all photos here.
The trail in Meadow Creek starts to climb at a gradual pace for the 3-4 miles, after a mile or so, take a look back upon the views of Lake Dillion. You'll arrive around mile 4 in a valley of mountains, to your right you'll see Eccless Pass - which you end u...
Mounts Democrat, Lincoln, Cameron and Bross (CLOSED)
Leadville, Colorado
4.0
8 mi
/ 3500 ft gain
NOTE: As of March 2023, access to parts of this loop that are on private property (including Mt. Democrat & Mt. Lincoln) are closed to the public indefinitely. (Source)
Find your way to the Kite Lake trailhead near Alma, Colorado. The road up to the trailhead is suitable for most vehicles, if you have a low-clearance vehicle I would advise parking about half a mile from the trailhead.
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