The Best Hiking in Placerville

The mountain peak that turns blue when Coors and Coors Light bottles and cans are ice cold is real. No, it is not called Coors Peak. But it is in Colorado, where Coors was born. The snow-capped mountain in the Coors logo is really Wilson Peak near Telluride, Colorado.If you want to crack a Coo...

Wilson Peak via Rock of Ages Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Placerville, Colorado.

Keystone Gorge Loop Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Loveland, Colorado.

Eider Creek to Deep Creek to Mill Creek Waterline Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Telluride, Colorado.

Jurassic Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Conifer, Colorado.

Ridge Trail to Village Trail Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Telluride, Colorado.

Coonskin Mountain via Ridge Trail is a point-to-point trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Telluride, Colorado.

Village Trail is a point-to-point trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Telluride, Colorado.

See Forever Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Telluride, Colorado.

Your adventure begins at the Blue Lakes Trailhead, elevation 9400’, in Uncompahgre National Forest. Take CO-62 from Ridgway toward Telluride, turn left onto Ouray County Road 7, and follow it into the national forest to the end of the road. Just past the trailhead, the trail splits; be sure to ...

I've been visiting Telluride, CO for the last 20 years, and I'd never once heard of this place. Mystic Falls is not marked on any map I've ever seen. And even some locals seem to have never heard of it. So I feel like I lucked out on this last trip to Telluride when a friend found a blog post and...

The Jud Wiebe can be accessed from two trailheads:  1) The top of North Aspen St (opposite direction of the Gondola) and across the bridge on the left (where this adventure starts) 2) North Oak St - hike up Tomboy Road and head to the left at the sign for the Jud Wiebe trail Street parking is ava...

Jud Wiebe Memorial Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Boulder, Colorado.

Cornet Creek Falls is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Telluride, Colorado.

Sneffels Highline Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Telluride, Colorado.

Alta Ghost Town is located about 10 miles from Telluride on Alta Lakes Road. Take the rugged dirt road approximately 2 miles until the ghost town appears on the left. Hike up the short trail to view the remnants of the old mining town with many of the buildings still standing, including the impre...