Jason HatfieldExplorer
Adventure and travel photographer based out of Denver, Colorado. I teach photography workshops and offer private guiding around the west. More at jasonjhatfield.com
After staring at this mountain from below for 8 years, it's great to finally see it from the top. Incredible views of not only the amazing San Juans but the stunning valley around Ridgway.
5.0
This area is such an incredible location with a rich diversity of photographic opportunities. I wish I had spent a week there instead of a few days so I could really stretch my legs and capture all the scenes I wanted. Tarns, Lakes, Waterfalls, Alpine Basins, etc. I will say it got pretty busy towards the end on a 4th of July Weekend but if you search you can still find plenty of solitude.
5.0
This area is such an incredible location with a rich diversity of photographic opportunities. I wish I had spent a week there instead of a few days so I could really stretch my legs and capture all the scenes I wanted. Tarns, Lakes, Waterfalls, Alpine Basins, etc. I will say it got pretty busy towards the end on a 4th of July Weekend but if you search you can still find plenty of solitude.
5.0
This was an awesome way to start the weekend, a long tough hike with incredible views and massive alpine basin. The smaller tundra wildflowers on the slopes of Belford were insane, so much right now, I wish I had started earlier for sunrise! It took me about 2.5 hours to reach Belford, then a nice break, then another hour or so to Oxford.
5.0
This is a great place to camp if you plan to spend a weekend biking or running the Buffalo Creek trail system. Fairly easy to find spots and most of the ground is pretty level for tenting.
4.0
The road getting into Chaco Canyon is quite the beating, but worth it. Walking through these ruins you can imagine the people that once made this place a bustling center of trade and religion. It's hard to image why they would pick such a desolate place, but once you've seen some of the stunning hoodoos, fossils, and petrified wood to the north of the park, you begin to see how the area might have appealed to its occupants.
4.0
The main enjoyment of this hike was the ladders to get to the top. Until they have the money to fix Alcove House the main attraction is definitely more underwhelming; but if you haven't seen this type of structure before it's worth checking out.
3.0
I really enjoyed the ability to see the ruins up close and even step inside some of the cavets. I also loved seeing the big ponderosa trees along the creek in an otherwise more shrubby terrain. The trail can get quite hot so plan accordingly.
5.0
This was definitely a beautiful place and the view from the top of the Mesa was stunning. I'm subtracting 1-star for not being open for sunrise or sunset, eliminating my chances for a shot with great lighting.
4.0
This is a nice short hike that's dog-friendly and gives a nice view of the surrounding area. I wasn't too impressed with the atmosphere around the ranch and it was hard to confirm dogs are allowed until we got there.
4.0
We hiked this on a Thursday evening and only saw a few other people. About a mile of the trail in the forest before the lake is still very snowy but doable in trail running shoes. The lake was still mostly frozen, not much green around it, but still pretty. This would definitely be an amazing place to catch an intense sunrise/sunset.
5.0
This is a great trail run with some good vert and elevation in the early season when there's snow still up high. The north face of the trail still has a good amount of score a half mile before the summit as of 4/30/16. Combine this with Estes Cone for a challenging day and two stunning views.
5.0
I've summited this a couple times during the course of the Dirty 30 ultra, so I haven't had a ton of time to enjoy it, but it's a great and challenging trail.
4.0
I know this place is stunning in the fall but it was still beautiful in the Spring. I visited on a quiet Sunday evening and had the area around the mill to myself. There's a number of options for different or interesting perspectives than the traditional shot, so take some time to explore. I walked further down the stream and ended up meeting a scientist named Josh doing fish population studies for Washington Fish & Wildlife, it was pretty interesting to learn about.
5.0
This is just as incredible as Panther Creek Falls, and the thundering roar of the falls is awesome! The pictures don't do justice of just how big it really is, definitely one of my new favorite falls. The hike in was extremely beautiful as well full of massive trees and interesting small scenes.
5.0
I finally made it here when it wasn't completely foggy or snowy, and the view was amazing! I had the whole view to myself for sunrise on a Saturday, which was completely unexpected and welcome.
5.0
This is definitely the spot to go for an incredible view of Mt Hood, it can definitely get very crowded on the weekends though.
4.0
The whole trail was incredibly beautiful, especially the North fork that followed a small stream and volcanic cliff. We hiked in mid-May and the flowers were just starting to bloom. The falls itself is massive and stunning, and the surrounding forest is very picturesque. The log crossing options are fairly stable but still quite risky, not something I would try if there was heavy rain, ice, or major snowmelt. People have died here so be careful.
5.0
Crater Lake is an incredible foreground for night photography, especially if you have a little moonlight early in the night to light it up. It's extremely peaceful at night and you do a little hiking you'll find plenty of solitude. When completely plowed the Rim Road makes it easy to find a spot to line-up the Milky Way.
5.0
This is definitely a tall falls but you'll still have to hike up to it to see most of it. The hike is short and nice, not as crowded as other nearby spots. It's not the most interesting photographically speaking but still worth grabbing a shot if you're nearby.
4.0
Each turn seems to lead to a new panoramic view of the canyon and makes this one of my favorite on the South Rim.
5.0
This is one of the most crowded trails in Zion but still incredibly beautiful in spots. Head out on the first shuttle bus to avoid the masses or wait until evening.
4.0
I prefer taking South Kaibab Trail down because it has better sweeping views than Bright Angel but I would argue that the last few miles of Bright Angel Trail seem steeper; either way, both trails are great and the better water access on Bright Angel makes it safer choice for hot hikes up.
5.0
This is a relaxing way to see fall colors near Denver. There's no iconic shots but some nice compositions can be found.
4.0
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