Upper Piney LakeLength: 7 miles (one way)Start elevation: 9,340 ftEnd elevation: 11,100 ftElevation gain: 1,700 ft FeaturesThe trail starts with an easy 3 mile hike to a waterfall. The falls are a popular location for day hikers and vacationers but the trail becomes more remote as it becomes more difficult to locate. The beautiful meadow transitions to a […]
Eagles Nest Wilderness The Eagles Nest Wilderness holds great backpacking near Vail, Colorado. Experience beautiful views of the vail mountain landscape in this part of the White River National Forest. Free parking is available at the trailheads and no permit is needed. Trails Piney Lake Trail Gore Creek Trail Booth Creek Trail Pikin Creek Trail […]
Why Hitchhike? Long distance trails like the Colorado Trail do not always run directly through towns. In order to resupply, hitchhiking is a great option. There are countless horror stories of hitchhiking which gives it a bad reputation but it actually can be one of the most rewarding experiences on the trail. Lasting friendships and […]
Can I Hike the Colorado Trail?The Colorado Trail is a 486 mile backpacking route starting in Denver, Colorado and ending in Durango, Colorado. The trail is maintained by the Colorado Trail Foundation which organizes groups of volunteers to work on the trail. It usually takes thru-hikers 4-6 weeks to complete but it can be completed […]