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    • Golden, Colorado

      Capture the Mountains Leaving Denver

      5.0
      After shooting a friend's wedding, I was on my way home when I noticed the sky start to light up to the west. I parked the car and ran down the road. The spot is well known for how perfectly the overpass frames the mountains as drivers leave the Denver area.The total exposure time was just over 2...
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    • Frisco, Colorado

      Mount Royal Trail

      3.98 mi / 1391 ft gain
      Mount Royal Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Frisco, Colorado.
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    • Golden, Colorado

      Hike Racoon Trail to Panorama Point

      4.0
      3.3 mi / 750 ft gain
      Summer is a magical time of year in the Rocky Mountains. One great way to experience this stunning beauty is through hiking Raccoon Trail to Panorama Point at Golden Gate State Park. Raccoon Trail is 3.3 mile moderately difficult hike which can be completed in under an hour, although it will like...
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    • Frisco, Colorado

      Hike or Snowshoe to Rainbow Lakes

      5.0
      3 mi / 250 ft gain
      You can do this hike two different ways: 1- Start from the Peaks Trail Trailhead for an out and back hike, distance is a little over 2 miles roundtrip. 2- Start along the Summit County Recreational Trail (as marked on this map), also out and back hike, total distance just over 3 miles, and provid...
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    • Golden, Colorado

      Hike the Mountain Lion Trail

      6.7 mi / 1230 ft gain
      There are three parking lots with direct access to the Mountain Lion Trail. The main one is off of Crawford Gulch Road, but any of them are good starting points!  This loop has pretty similar elevation gain and loss profiles no matter which way you go, so you can go any direction. This adventure ...
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    • Breckenridge, Colorado

      Hike Baker's Tank Loop

      3.8
      6 mi / 645 ft gain
      When the aspens are sporting their golden hues of autumn, Baker's Tank Loop is a perfect fall hike. The trailhead is about ten minutes from downtown Breckenridge. For part of the hike, you may have the world to yourself. But, for the road portion, you'll likely have to share with the leaf peep...
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    • Breckenridge, Colorado

      Ski or Snowshoe to Section House Hut

      5.0
      6.25 mi / 1200 ft gain
      There are a couple routes to Section Hut on Boreas Pass, but the best adds trekking through the forest on Baker's Tank trail. Starting at 10,350' at the TH, look for a trail in the woods that starts climbing relatively quickly. Follow this for about 2.5 miles to the junction with the road and B...
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    • Nederland, Colorado

      Snowshoe or Cross-Country Ski at Caribou Ranch

      4.5
      4.2 mi / 750 ft gain
      The Caribou Ranch Open Space is about two miles north of the town of Nederland. From Nederland, at the town’s roundabout, head west on CO 72 for about two miles. Turn left onto CO 126 at the sign for Caribou Ranch Open Space. Follow the dirt road for about .8 miles until you see the large parking...
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    • Breckenridge, Colorado

      Breckenridge Troll

      5.0
      0.2 mi / 26 ft gain
      Isak 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...
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    • Conifer, Colorado

      Davis Ponds Trail

      4.0
      2.31 mi / 295 ft gain
      Davis Ponds Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Conifer, Colorado.
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    • Breckenridge, Colorado

      Hike the Sawmill Trail to Fairy Forest

      3.0
      1.5 mi / 250 ft gain
      If you brought the family to Breckenridge chances are you're probably not bringing the little ones on your next 14'er summit. Are you looking for an easy hike to let the kiddos experience some nature and run around a bit? Well then this short hike is perfect for you and the family. Plus, it's rig...
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    • Conifer, Colorado

      Elk Falls Loop

      3.5
      12.76 mi / 1893 ft gain
      Begin on Staunton Ranch Trail for 3.3 miles. Switch to Bugling Elk Trail for the next 1.1 miles, then to Lion's Back Trail for the last mile to the overlook. From here, you can create the loop by backtracking to the Chimney Rock Trail, which then connects with the Elk Falls Trail. To head back to...
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    • Grand Lake, Colorado

      Snowshoe to Rowley Homestead at Snow Mountain Ranch

      3.0
      3 mi / 100 ft gain
      At Snow Mountain Ranch, you can strap on the snowshoes and heading to an old homestead on the ranch. It is about 3 mile round trip adventure.You snowshoe through the woods and by some of the cabins at Camp Chief Ouray. On the trail, check out the aspen trees. You can see the markings where the e...
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    • Bailey, Colorado

      Payne Creek Trail via Brookside McCurdy Trailhead

      4.5
      17.98 mi / 3773 ft gain
      Day 1: Park at the Payne Creek/Brookside Trailhead (8,040 ft.) right outside Bailey. You'll go on the trail for about a mile before the trail parts to Craig Meadows or Craig Park. If you start this in the nighttime, it's best to camp before you part ways on the trail as it's a little more spaciou...
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    • Breckenridge, Colorado

      Hike to Ski Peak 7 Powder in Breckenridge

      5.0
      Your journey to the deepest powder in Breckenridge begins at the Breckconnect Gondola. If it snowed more than half a foot or it is the weekend you will want to arrive by 8:30 am to secure parking in one of the Gondola Lots.Ride the gondola up to Peak 8. On your way up you will pass over the Cucu...
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    • Silverthorne, Colorado

      Backpack to Upper Slate Lake

      5.0
      28 mi / 1386 ft gain
      Starting from the Rock Creek Trailhead parking lot, it is an up and down trek to Upper Slate Lake. The trail map states 10 miles each way, but accounting for switchbacks it ends up being closer to 14 long, hard miles.You will be among aspens and pines for the first half as you have a few moderate...
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