Hikes and Travels in Colorado and Beyond
Leavenworth Creek Road | Arapaho National Forest Georgetown, CO | 07/28/19 After our overnight trip to the San Luis Valley, I was looking forward to a few easier days to allow myself to rest up and get ready for a 2-night trip to Ouray. Now that it was the weekend, Kyle had off work and …
Continue reading 4-Wheeling Leavenworth Creek Road | Colorado | 07/28/19
Chief Mountain (11,709') | Chief Mountain Trailhead | Arapahoe National Forest Idaho Springs, CO | 05/18/19 | 3.36 miles | 1,043' gain | Class 2 We had time Saturday for just a short hike so I picked Chief Mountain. I'd actually done this hike a few years ago with a women's hiking group, but was …
Continue reading Chief Mountain (11,709′) | Colorado | 05/18/19
I'm embarrassed to admit that while I successfully conned Kyle into hiking with me not once, but TWICE, this past weekend, we did not successfully complete either hike. So both will stay on my list to finish another day, and I'll attempt to convince myself that it isn't a big deal. (I'm kind of worked …
Herman Gulch | Herman Gulch Trailhead | Arapahoe National Forest Dillon, CO | 11/21/18 | 6.71 miles | 1,467' gain | Class 1 I'm a giant baby when it comes to the snow, in that I hate it but also I know nothing about it. Sure I can strap on some snowshoes and tromp around, …
