Hiking Crosier Mountain Rainbow Trail in Northern Colorado
The hike to Crosier Mountain is a dog-friendly 8-mile trek with a rewarding view at the 9,250-foot peak.
Off-River
Guides to off-river activities, including hiking and skiing, and other topics of interest to river runners during the off-season, including river conservation.
Hiking to Chihuahua Lake, Colorado
A few weeks ago I was looking for a fun hike to do with the dogs. I wanted to go at least 5 miles to wear out Tully, our 7-month-old Lab mix, and to be able to let her and Mabey (our little terrier mix) off the leash to run around. The hike to Chihuahua … Read more
Hiking Hewlett Gulch in Colorado’s Cache la Poudre Canyon
Update: This post was written just a few days before the Cameron Peak fire raged through this area in October 2020. Things probably look different there now. Hewlett Gulch, just 11 miles northwest of Fort Collins, Colorado, is pretty much top pick for day hikers around here who want to let their dogs roam free. … Read more
Hiking from Aspen to Crested Butte in Colorado
Hiking from Aspen to Crested Butte in Colorado sounds like a significant achievement, given that the two towns are 100 miles apart by car. But the Aspen to Crested Butte hike is just 10.2 miles over the incomparable 12,490-foot West Maroon Pass—and so popular that you might consider doing it on a weekday to avoid … Read more