Colorado

It's hard to beat what the Rockies have to offer. A plethora of world-class skiing in the winter, and all the hiking, backpacking, camping, mountain biking, and rafting you could hope for in the summer. Looking for a challenge?Maybe try your hand at one of Colorado's 14,000 ft peaks (there's somewhere between 53 and 58, depending who you ask).

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Hike to Hanging Lake

Hanging Lake is a beautifully unique natural wonder. Surrounded by dramatic, pine tree lined cliffs, a unique community of hanging plants thrive beside waterfalls cascading in to this glimmering turquoise pool of water. If this isn’t enough to ent...

3.2 miles 1004 ft gain

Climb and Hike in the Garden of the Gods

If you are new to the area a stop by the visitor center can helpful to get a map of the trails and roads in the area as well as obtaining a climbing permit (one is needed to climb and is free).Once you have entered the area there are multiple trai...

Backpack to the 3 Crater Lakes

After turning on to Co. 16 (Tolland Rd.) from 119 at Rollinsville, drive about 8 miles down the dirt road along South Boulder Creek. The road will dead end at Moffat Tunnel where you'll find ample parking in a gravel lot with restrooms.You'll begi...

6.5 miles 2100 ft gain

Backpack to Mirror and Crater Lakes

Start at the Monarch Lake trailhead (where there is a $5 parking fee unless you have one of the national lands passes) and follow the cascade creek trail around the north side of the lake. After about 1.5 miles the trail splits with the Arapaho pa...

15 miles 2500 ft gain

Hike to King Lake

The normal route from the east side is via the Hessie trailhead outside Nederland Colorado. From the west it is most often accessed via the short trail from Rollins pass, which is open in the summer. As noted above, it is also a lake and area ripe...

11 miles 2500 ft gain

Strawberry Park Hot Springs

No matter the time of year, if you are going to be anywhere near Steamboat Springs, Strawberry Park Hot Springs is a can’t-miss experience. Steamboat is known primarily as a ski resort, but the area also offers amazing hikes and fishing in the sum...

Backpack to Conundrum Hot Springs

After picking up your required overnight permit, start your morning with a coffee in Aspen, then drive out 15 min to the trailhead at the end of Conundrum Creek road. The trail is a straight shot 9 miles up the valley, through expansive meadows a...

18 miles 2500 ft gain

Hike to Sky Pond

Start at the Glacier Gorge trailhead on Bear Lake Road. Parking is limited so it is advised to get there very early. It's a longer hike so plan on taking a full day to complete or stay overnight to enjoy more of the scenery.Within the first mile o...

10 miles 1780 ft gain

Backpack the Four Pass Loop in the Maroon Bells

*A landscape-changing avalanche event has impacted Maroon Creek Road. The event occurred in early March during an active avalanche cycle across the Colorado mountains. Maroon Creek Road will have a delayed opening this season while Pitkin County ...

27.1 miles 8000 ft gain

Hike to Maxwell Falls

Located just outside of Evergreen, this is beginner hike is a great escape from the city for a few hours. There are three different options to hike to the falls: Maxwell Falls Lower Trail (4 miles), Upper Falls Trail (0.5 miles), and Cliff Trail L...

4 miles 644 ft gain

Hike Royal Arch

Royal Arch Trail climbs up Boulder's famous Chautauqua Park to an archway formed by sandstone rocks that tower over thirty feet high.Start at the Chautauqua Trail Station by the Ranger Station, and continue up Bluebell Road for 0.7 miles. You will...

Hike to Nymph, Dream, Emerald, and Haiyaha Lakes

From the Bear Lake Trailhead, the path to Nymph Lake is a moderate paved trail. At the lake there are several places to sit and take in the scenery. This is also where you'll find the most people. From here, continue up the trail towards Dream Lak...

5.5 miles

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Tours

Colorado, United States

Snowshoe Adventure, Rocky Mountain National Park - 1 Day

$110/person - 1 days
Colorado, United States

Rocky Mountain Fly Fishing & Peak Bagging Adventure - 5 Days

$950/person - 5 days
Colorado, United States

3 Peak Trek: Chapin, Chaquita, and Ypsilon - 1 day

$200/person - 1 days
Dinosaur NM, Colorado

Colorado Raft Trips on the Yampa River

$905/person - 4 days
Kremmling, Colorado

Scenic Float Half Day

$32/person - 1 days
Grand Lake, Colorado

3 Days Backpacking in Rocky Mountain National Park

$519/person - 3 days
Grand Lake, Colorado

24 Hour Backpacking Trip in Rocky Mountain National Park

$289/person - 2 days
Kremmling, Colorado

Upper Colorado Inflatable Kayak Tour

$104/person - 1 days

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Mancos, Colorado

Ridge Road Hideaway

Tucked away for privacy and close encounters with nature.

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Black Hawk, Colorado

Cold Springs

Overview Cold Springs Campground is located on the Arapaho Roosevelt National Forest, north of Blackhawk on the Peak to Peak Scenic Byway/Highway 119, in north central Colorado. Visitors enjoy the ...
Montrose, Colorado

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Powderhorn, Colorado

Firewood Campsite

Pitch your tent under the huge ponderosa pine in a valley that overlooks roaming elk and deer, has West Elk Mountain views, and is less then two miles from Colorado trout fishing on the Lake Fork o...

From $20/night
Frisco, Colorado

Union Creek Townhomes

These beautiful, multi-level townhomes offer all the amenities you'd want in a mountain escape; including pine-framed windows looking out to views of the forested slopes, gourmet kitchen, patio and...

From $202/night
Frisco, Colorado

The Cirque

Ground level condos on the south side, have patios that open up to The Cirque's grand courtyard featuring two outdoor pools, water fountains, hot tub, fire pit and gas grill. The building sits alon...

From $206/night