Posted by Jeff on Jul 29, 2018 @ 11:04 am in Colorado, Eagles Nest Wilderness, Forest Hikes, Hiking, Hiking Blog, Rated Moderate Hikes, White River National Forest | 0 comments | Last modified: July 29, 2018
This trail climbs from East Vail into Eagles Nest Wilderness alongside Gore Creek. There are some short steep sections that wind through meadows and aspen groves which change to spruce-fir stands as the elevation increases. Also look for a wide variety of wildflowers in season. Particularly during spring runoff, Gore Creek rages down the drainage with its series of fast...
Learn MorePosted by Jeff on Jul 23, 2017 @ 10:51 am in Colorado, Eagles Nest Wilderness, Hiking, Hiking Blog, Rated Difficult Hikes, Vista Hikes, White River National Forest | 1 comment | Last modified: July 27, 2017
This marvelous example of Rocky Mountain vistas starts, oddly enough, directly beside Interstate-70 at Colorado’s 10,585′ Vail Pass. The trail winds through forest and meadow, then climbs steeply above treeline to Uneva Ridge, 1,500 feet above. Along the way you will enjoy breathtaking views of four distinct mountain ranges as you pass into Eagles Nest...
Learn MorePosted by Jeff on Nov 7, 2013 @ 11:55 am in Colorado, Eagles Nest Wilderness, Forest Hikes, Hiking, Hiking Blog, Rated Difficult Hikes, White River National Forest | 0 comments | Last modified: December 25, 2017
Beginning on Columbine Dr. in East Vail, CO, the Bighorn Trail climbs steeply out of the Vail Valley, then more gradually climbs up through stands of aspen and pine. The trail passes beaver ponds and the remains of old mining camps as well as Bighorn Creek. Near the halfway point, be sure to turn around because the views of Vail and Bighorn drainage behind you are...
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