Colorado Trail Hiking Galleries

40 Mile Bear to Grand Lake Loop, RMNP, Sept 7, 2009 : Sometimes you just have to "do it." On Monday, September 7, 2009 my son Will and I just "did it." We hiked from Bear Lake in RMNP, CO to Grand Lake, spent the night, and hiked back to Bear Lake the next day. That's 40 miles round trip. Please go to my trail blogging site (opens a new window) for a full description of the trip.

40 Mile Bear to Grand Lake Loop, RMNP, Sept 7, 2009

Sometimes you just have to "do it." On Monday, September 7, 2009 my s ...

Updated: Oct 23, 2009 8:11pm PST

Lulu City Loop, RMNP, CO June 7, 2009 : Will and I were able to coordinate our work schedule to allow for us to take a hike together on Sunday, June 7, 2009. We decided to hike to Lulu City on the Colorado River Trail in RMNP, CO. Please go to my trail blogging site (opens a new window) for a full description of the trip.

Lulu City Loop, RMNP, CO June 7, 2009

Will and I were able to coordinate our work schedule to allow for us t ...

Updated: Jun 28, 2009 3:41pm PST

Moraine Park and Cub Lake Trail, RMNP, CO November 1, 2008 : I needed to find a really nice, but not too far away, trail to hike in the Fall of 2008. I found it at Moraine Park, RMNP. Please go to my trail blogging site (opens a new window) for a full description of the trip.

Moraine Park and Cub Lake Trail, RMNP, CO November 1, 2008

I needed to find a really nice, but not too far away, trail to hike in ...

Updated: Jul 23, 2009 8:50pm PST

Mill Creek Trail, RMNP, October 18, 2008 : This is a late fall hike up Mill Creek in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado. Please go to my trail blogging site (opens a new window) for a full description of the trip.

Mill Creek Trail, RMNP, October 18, 2008

This is a late fall hike up Mill Creek in Rocky Mountain National Park ...

Updated: Nov 14, 2008 8:15pm PST

North Inlet Trail, RMNP, Colorado September 20, 2008 : This is a fall hike up North Inlet stream in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado. Please go to my trail blogging site (opens a new window) for a full description of the trip.

North Inlet Trail, RMNP, Colorado September 20, 2008

This is a fall hike up North Inlet stream in Rocky Mountain National P ...

Updated: May 27, 2009 8:24pm PST

Long Meadows, RMNP, CO September 9, 2008 : Conor and I headed to Long Meadows in Rocky Mountain National Park, Tuesday, September 9, 2008. Please go to my trail blogging site (opens a new window) for a full description of the trip.

Long Meadows, RMNP, CO September 9, 2008

Conor and I headed to Long Meadows in Rocky Mountain National Park, Tu ...

Updated: Sep 16, 2008 8:50pm PST

Lake Haiyaha RMNP, Conor and Will, September 8, 2008 : Conor, Will, and I hiked to Chaos Canyon/Lake Haiyaha in Rocky Mountain National Park.

Lake Haiyaha RMNP, Conor and Will, September 8, 2008

Conor, Will, and I hiked to Chaos Canyon/Lake Haiyaha in Rocky Mountai ...

Updated: Oct 19, 2008 10:00am PST

Corral Creek Trail, CO, August 23, 2008 : I decided, one Saturday last summer, to head back up to the Long Draw road area for another hike. Please go to my trail blogging site (opens a new window) for a full description of the trip.

Corral Creek Trail, CO, August 23, 2008

I decided, one Saturday last summer, to head back up to the Long Draw ...

Updated: Feb 15, 2009 11:00am PST

Trap Park Trail, CO and the Moose, July 13, 2008 : Took a hike up this very pretty meadow not far from Cameron Pass. Please go to my trail blogging site (opens a new window) for a full description of the trip.

Trap Park Trail, CO and the Moose, July 13, 2008

Took a hike up this very pretty meadow not far from Cameron Pass. Ple ...

Updated: Dec 06, 2008 11:33am PST

Blue Lake, Rawah Wilderness, CO June 28, 2008 : On Saturday, June 28, 2008 Will and I headed up to check out the timberline country around Cameron Pass, Colorado. Please go to my trail blogging site (opens a new window) for a full description of the trip.

Blue Lake, Rawah Wilderness, CO June 28, 2008

On Saturday, June 28, 2008 Will and I headed up to check out the timbe ...

Updated: Aug 09, 2008 7:21pm PST

Lumpy Ridge Loop to Gem Lake, Estes Park, CO June 14, 2008 : On Saturday, June 14, Will and I got up fairly early for a hike in RMNP (Rocky Mountain National Park). Please go to my trail blogging site (opens a new window) for a full description of the trip.

Lumpy Ridge Loop to Gem Lake, Estes Park, CO June 14, 2008

On Saturday, June 14, Will and I got up fairly early for a hike in RMN ...

Updated: Jul 04, 2008 3:32pm PST

Greyrock Trail, Colorado, May 11, 2008 : Well, every so often I take the trail up to the top of Greyrock Mountain located in the Poudre Canyon. Please go to my trail blogging site (opens a new window) for a full description of the trip.

Greyrock Trail, Colorado, May 11, 2008

Well, every so often I take the trail up to the top of Greyrock Mounta ...

Updated: Jun 16, 2008 9:09pm PST

Eagles Nest Open Space, CO April 19, 2008 : Been a long winter, so yesterday (Saturday) Will and I headed up to Livermore and the Eagles Nest Open Space trail. Please go to my trail blogging site (opens a new window) for a full description of the trip.

Eagles Nest Open Space, CO April 19, 2008

Been a long winter, so yesterday (Saturday) Will and I headed up to Li ...

Updated: Apr 20, 2008 5:03pm PST

Forester Creek, Zirkel Wilderness, CO September 15, 2007 : Took a hike along a small river valley in the Zirkel Wilderness Area of Colorado on September 15, 2007. Please go to my trail blogging site (opens a new window) for a full description of the trip.

Forester Creek, Zirkel Wilderness, CO September 15, 2007

Took a hike along a small river valley in the Zirkel Wilderness Area o ...

Updated: May 04, 2008 5:30pm PST

Prong Creek Trail, Elkhead Mtns, CO September 1, 2007 : Early in September of 2007, I headed up to the Elkhorn Mountains of Colorado. Please go to my trail blogging site (opens a new window) for a full description of the trip.

Prong Creek Trail, Elkhead Mtns, CO September 1, 2007

Early in September of 2007, I headed up to the Elkhorn Mountains of Co ...

Updated: Mar 22, 2008 10:08am PST

Round Mtn. Lake, Zirkel Wilderness, CO August 19, 2007 : Shortly after my son Conor went back to, ummmm, whatever that state is that's next to China, I put my camper on the truck and headed up to the trailhead for Round Mountain Lake. Please go to my trail blogging site (opens a new window) for a full description of the trip.

Round Mtn. Lake, Zirkel Wilderness, CO August 19, 2007

Shortly after my son Conor went back to, ummmm, whatever that state is ...

Updated: Feb 11, 2008 8:24pm PST

7 Lakes, Zirkel Wilderness, CO August 3, 2007 : On Friday, August 3, 2007 Conor and I decided to head to the Big Creek Lake area and take the 7 Lakes trail. Please go to my trail blogging site (opens a new window) for a full description of the trip.

7 Lakes, Zirkel Wilderness, CO August 3, 2007

On Friday, August 3, 2007 Conor and I decided to head to the Big Creek ...

Updated: Nov 10, 2007 9:22am PST

Ute Pass, with Conor and the bears, Zirkel Wilderness, CO August 2, 2007 : Hiking with my son, Conor, in the Zirkel Wilderness area, CO. We went up Bear Creek, crossed Ute Pass, and then down Ute Creek. Please go to my trail blogging site (opens a new window) for a full description of the trip.

Ute Pass, with Conor and the bears, Zirkel Wilderness, CO August 2, 2007

Hiking with my son, Conor, in the Zirkel Wilderness area, CO. We went ...

Updated: Oct 04, 2007 7:57pm PST

Lawn Lake Trail, RMNP, CO with Conor on July 31, 2007 : Hike with Conor on the Lawn Lake trail in Rocky Mountain National Park, July 31, 2007. Please go to my trail blogging site (opens a new window) for a full description of the trip.

Lawn Lake Trail, RMNP, CO with Conor on July 31, 2007

Hike with Conor on the Lawn Lake trail in Rocky Mountain National Park ...

Updated: Sep 23, 2007 7:04pm PST

Comanche Peak Wilderness, CO, with Conor, July 29, 2007 : My second hike, in as many years, into the Comanche Peak Wilderness area of Colorado was with my son, Conor. Please go to my trail blogging site (opens a new window) for a full description of the trip.

Comanche Peak Wilderness, CO, with Conor, July 29, 2007

My second hike, in as many years, into the Comanche Peak Wilderness ar ...

Updated: Aug 29, 2007 8:18pm PST

Beaver Creek Trail, Zirkel Wilderness, CO July 14, 2007 : On Saturday, July 14, 2007, I decided to head to the Big Creek Lake area and take a "short" hike. I looked at the map and selected the Beaver Creek trail. Please go to my trail blogging site (opens a new window) for a full description of the trip.

Beaver Creek Trail, Zirkel Wilderness, CO July 14, 2007

On Saturday, July 14, 2007, I decided to head to the Big Creek Lake ar ...

Updated: Jan 27, 2008 9:25am PST

Elk on West Fork, Zirkel Wilderness, CO June 23, 2007 : Saturday, June 23 of this summer of 2007, I decided to head over to Hog Park. Hog Park is in the Medicine Bow National Forest close to the very northern end of the Zirkel Wilderness area. Please go to my trail blogging site (opens a new window) for a full description of the trip.

Elk on West Fork, Zirkel Wilderness, CO June 23, 2007

Saturday, June 23 of this summer of 2007, I decided to head over to Ho ...

Updated: Aug 04, 2007 10:27pm PST

Big Creek Lake, Routt National Forest, CO June 9, 2007 : On Saturday, June 9, 2007, I headed towards Big Creek Lake in the Routt National Forest. The lake is northwest of North Park (Walden) Colorado that I will probably spend a major part of this summer exploring. Please go to my trail blogging site (opens a new window) for a full description of the trip.

Big Creek Lake, Routt National Forest, CO June 9, 2007

On Saturday, June 9, 2007, I headed towards Big Creek Lake in the Rout ...

Updated: Jul 04, 2007 2:46pm PST

Molly Lake Trail, Red Feather, CO April 29, 2007 : My first "hike" in 2007 took place on the Molly Lake Trail close to Red Feather Lakes, CO. Very pleasant trail that is perfect for a quick shakedown hike (new pack and boots for me) or a pleasant outing for a family. Please go to my trail blogging site (opens a new window) for a full description of the trip.

Molly Lake Trail, Red Feather, CO April 29, 2007

My first "hike" in 2007 took place on the Molly Lake Trail close to Re ...

Updated: May 15, 2007 9:24pm PST

Eagle's Nest Trail, CO November 19, 2006 : On a Sunday, November 19, 2006, I went to the new Larimer County "open space" area, Eagle's Nest, to check out the trails. Please go to my trail blogging site (opens a new window) for a full description of the trip.

Eagle's Nest Trail, CO November 19, 2006

On a Sunday, November 19, 2006, I went to the new Larimer County "open ...

Updated: Dec 20, 2006 8:03pm PST

Lawn Lake Trail, Rocky Mtn. Nat. Park, 10/1/2006 : Took these photos on the Lawn Lake Trail, in Rocky Mountain National Park. Please go to my trail blogging site (opens a new window) for a full description of the trip.

Lawn Lake Trail, Rocky Mtn. Nat. Park, 10/1/2006

Took these photos on the Lawn Lake Trail, in Rocky Mountain National P ...

Updated: Oct 31, 2006 6:24pm PST

Clear Lake Trail - Colorado State Forest, 9/24/06 : Took this trail on Sept 24, 2006. The Clear Lake Trail is in the Colorado State Forest just west of Cameron Pass. Please go to my trail blogging site (opens a new window) for a full description of the trip.

Clear Lake Trail - Colorado State Forest, 9/24/06

Took this trail on Sept 24, 2006. The Clear Lake Trail is in the Colo ...

Updated: Oct 15, 2006 11:34am PST

Rawah's Upper Forrester Creek - July 29, 2006 : So, a couple of weeks ago I made another trip to the northern Rawahs area. Go to my trail and rafting web site (opens a new window) for a complete description of the trip. But you can review all the high quality photos here.

Rawah's Upper Forrester Creek - July 29, 2006

So, a couple of weeks ago I made another trip to the northern Rawahs a ...

Updated: Nov 12, 2006 6:13pm PST

Comanche Peak Wilderness, CO July 2, 2006 : The Comanche Peak Wilderness area of Colorado is a almost perfect. Very close to Fort Collins, CO. Beautiful country. Limited numbers of people. Check out this photo gallery for all the high quality pictures for my hiking trip. And you can go to my trail blogging site (opens a new window) for a full description of the trip.

Comanche Peak Wilderness, CO July 2, 2006

The Comanche Peak Wilderness area of Colorado is a almost perfect. Ve ...

Updated: Mar 13, 2007 8:50pm PST

North Platte River, CO - April 23, 2006 : Hiking above the North Platte River access point. Early flowers are out and so are the deer. Please go to my trail blogging site (opens a new window) for a full description of the trip.

North Platte River, CO - April 23, 2006

Hiking above the North Platte River access point. Early flowers are o ...

Updated: Oct 25, 2006 8:56pm PST

North Platte River, CO - April 8, 2006, : North Platte River, CO, April 8, 2006. "North Gate" access point for rafters and kayaks on the North Platte River. This is just inside the northern Colorado border north of Walden, CO. Please go to my trail blogging site (opens a new window) for a full description of the trip.

North Platte River, CO - April 8, 2006,

North Platte River, CO, April 8, 2006. "North Gate" access point for ...

Updated: Oct 21, 2006 8:11pm PST

Lake Katherine Trail, Mt Zirkel Wilderness, CO July 8, 2005 : This hike took place in the Mt. Zirkel Wilderness area of Colorado. Specifically, the Lake Katherine trail and then branching off that to continue up to the continental divide. Please go to my trail blogging site (opens a new window) for a full description of the trip.

Lake Katherine Trail, Mt Zirkel Wilderness, CO July 8, 2005

This hike took place in the Mt. Zirkel Wilderness area of Colorado. S ...

Updated: Jan 21, 2007 2:24pm PST