Posted 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 Oct 14, 2016 @ 12:55 pm in Colorado, Forest Hikes, Hiking, Hiking Blog, Rated Moderate Hikes, White River National Forest | 1 comment | Last modified: December 25, 2017
Fog and low-lying mist is very common in the Southern Appalachians. It is a product of the rainforest effect. Fog is highly unusual in the Rocky Mountains, but that’s what greeted Dave and I as we hit the trailhead to climb Shrine Ridge. It was somewhat of a dreary, forlorn scene as we walked from mountain bog to spruce forest to high meadow on our way to the...
Learn MorePosted by Jeff on Oct 31, 2013 @ 11:12 am in Colorado, Hiking, Hiking Blog, Rated Moderate Hikes, Vista Hikes, White River National Forest | 0 comments | Last modified: December 25, 2017
Bowman’s Shortcut is an easy-to-get-to trail that tops a ridge that enables views of three different mountain ranges — Sawatch, Gore, and Tenmile. You’ll start out climbing through a pine forest with occasional glimpses of the distant peaks through the trees, then reach the bald ridge and the magnificent views of some of Colorado’s highest...
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