Sedalia, Colorado
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Top Hiking Spots in and near Sedalia
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Idaho Springs, Colorado
Hiking James Peak (13,294')
8.3 mi / 3000 ft gainJames Peak is one of 76 13,000'+ peaks in Colorado's front range. On your way up to the peak you will pass St. Mary's Glacier. It is not an actual glacier yet a permeant snow field that is popular among skiers and snowboarders year round. St. Mary's Glaicer is a very popular destination (though m...Read more -
Idaho Springs, Colorado
Hike St. Mary's Glacier
4.32 mi / 467 ft gainJust West of Idaho Springs on I-70 take the St. Mary's Alice Exit. Take a right and stay on the main road and follow the signs for about 8 miles (watch on the right side of the road for a surprise pink pig). There are two parking lots for the trailhead. The larger one is South of the trail and a ...Read more -
Breckenridge, Colorado
Ski or Snowshoe McCullough Gulch
5.06 mi / 1300 ft gainIf the snow is not coming to you, you go where the snow is. Breckenridge is a good place to start; this beautiful ski area gets more than its fair share of snow, and is full of stunning trails. Why pay big bucks at one of the Nordic centers, when you can access acres and acres of the White River ...Read more -
Breckenridge, Colorado
Winter Hike to Quandary Peak (14,265')
4.67 mi / 3500 ft gainQuandary Peak is a popular winter 14er because of its easy access near Breckenridge, its Class 1 designation, and its low avalanche risk. While the access roads to many 14ers are closed in winter, adding extra mileage to an already grueling hike, Quandary Peak’s access is just off Hwy. 9, and the...Read more -
Idaho Springs, Colorado
Chinns Lake Trail
4.02.7 mi / 741 ft gainChinns Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Idaho Springs, Colorado.Read more -
Breckenridge, Colorado
Spruce Creek Loop
4.29 mi / 1001 ft gainSpruce Creek Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Breckenridge, Colorado.Read more -
Breckenridge, Colorado
Lower Crystal Lake via Crystal Creek Road
5.04.52 mi / 1624 ft gainTo get to the Crystal Lakes start at the Spruce Creek Trailhead. You can hike or drive to the Lower Crystal Lake along Crystal Creek Road. If you choose to drive, you will need a high clearance 4x4 vehicle as you follow along Crystal Creek Road. The road is steep, but when they get to the top it ...Read more -
Breckenridge, Colorado
Hike to & Stay at Francie's Cabin
5.01.09 mi / 1000 ft gainLocated at 11,360' and owned by the 10th Mountain Division Hut Association, Francies Cabin was built in memory of Frances Lockwood Bailey in 1994 and is located just a short distance (5 mile drive, 1.05 mile hike) from town of Breckenridge, Colorado. It has a summer and winter capacity of 20 peop...Read more -
Breckenridge, Colorado
Backpack & Fish The Mohawk Lakes
4.06.8 mi / 1940 ft gainThe trailhead is located a few miles out side of Breckenridge Colorado. The trail starts at 10,390' and the first two miles are spent walking through a mix of fir, aspen, and spruce trees until the trail goes parallel to Spruce Creek Road and eventually crosses it and continues over a small dam (...Read more -
Breckenridge, Colorado
Day Hike to Lower & Upper Mohawk Lakes
4.67 mi / 1800 ft gainI recently spent the weekend in Breckenridge, and not being from the area, there was one hike that was on my bucket list: Mohawk Lakes. It didn’t disappoint! In late September, the Breckenridge area is full of gorgeous golden aspen trees, providing spectacular long-range views. In summer, abundan...Read more -
Dillon, Colorado
Wildflowers, Lakes, and Peaks, Oh My!
5.0Herman Gulch is one of those special places that makes you fall in love with Colorado all over again. This spectacular wildflower hike that ends at an alpine lake will have your head swiveling from start to finish. Wildflower season is July and August, with peak season being mid-to-late July. Ple...Read more -
Dillon, Colorado
Snowshoe or Ski Watrous Gulch
4.04 mi / 1200 ft gainDespite sharing a trailhead with the popular Herman Gulch, I had not heard of Watrous Gulch until I stumbled across it while researching something else. Knowing that Herman Gulch is filled with spectacular views and deep snow ideal for snowshoeing/skiing, I had to discover if the smaller, lesser-...Read more -
Boulder, Colorado
Hike the Rattlesnake Gulch Trail
4.35.3 mi / 1304 ft gainRattlesnake Gulch Trail is located in Eldorado Canyon State Park. It is a short 20 minute drive from Boulder and is one of three hikes in the park. You will need to pay an entrance fee to get inside to the park which costs $8. The trail is approximately 2.8 miles one way and carries a consistent ...Read more -
Boulder, Colorado
Rattlesnake Gulch Trail
3.49 mi / 1093 ft gainRattlesnake Gulch Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Eldorado Springs, Colorado.Read more -
Breckenridge, Colorado
Breckenridge Troll
5.00.2 mi / 26 ft gainIsak Heartstone, otherwise known as the Breckenridge troll, can be accessed from the Illinois Gulch Trailhead. This trailhead can be full for much of the day, so it is advisable to find parking in town and then take a bus, walk, or bike to the starting point of this short walk. Once at the trai...Read more -
Boulder, Colorado
Hike the Eldorado Canyon Trail
4.56.3 mi / 1875 ft gainEldorado Canyon Trail makes for a great day hike, with great views and a steady, challenging uphill – bring lots of water!For something shorter, try Streamside Trail (1 mile roundtrip), Fowler Trail (1.4 miles), or Rattlesnake Gulch (2.8 miles). Streamside, appropriately, leads you alongside a cr...Read more