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Gems in Colorado - 69

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gem Favorite Representing the REI NP Centennial backpack at Dream Lake, looking towards Flattop Mountain (right) and Hallett Peak (left).

Dream Lake

(143) Estes Park, CO
gem Favorite Colorado is THIS AWESOME!

Royal Arch

(100) Boulder, CO
gem Favorite Alberta Falls

Alberta Falls

(107) Estes Park, CO
gem Favorite Bear Lake.

Bear Lake

(121) Estes Park, CO
gem Favorite Looking south across Gem Lake on a calm spring morning

Gem Lake

(79) Estes Park, CO
gem Favorite Hanging Lake

Hanging Lake

(59) Glenwoo…, CO
gem Favorite View towards Never Summer Mountains, Rocky Mountain NP

Trail Ridge Road Summit

(61) Grand Lake, CO
gem Favorite On the top of High Dune looking east toward the San De Cristo Mountain to the east of Sand Dunes National Park.

High Dune

(47) Crestone, CO
gem Favorite The Loch, Rocky Mountain NP CO

The Loch

(44) Grand Lake, CO
gem Favorite The edge of Chasm Lake

Chasm Lake and The Diamond

(37) Grand Lake, CO
gem Favorite Ouzel Falls, Wild Basin, Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado with permission from Richard Ryer

Ouzel Falls

(45) Grand Lake, CO
gem Favorite One hell of an evening at the Maroon Bells

Maroon Bells

(30) Snowmas…, CO
gem Favorite View of Longs Peak, looking west from Lily Lake. Lily Lake Trail, Rocky Mountain National Park. Estes Park, Colorado.

Lily Lake

(33) Estes Park, CO
gem Favorite Lone Eagle Peak reflected in unnamed small pond

Crater Lake and Lone Eagle Peak

(25) Granby, CO
gem Favorite View of Chasm Falls

Chasm Falls and Old Fall River Road

(32) Estes Park, CO
gem Favorite U.S. Route 50 Colorado Black Canyon Painted Wall

Painted Wall Overlook

(22) Montrose, CO
gem Favorite The bold colors of Lower Blue Lake.

Blue Lakes

(17) Telluride, CO
gem Favorite The Roaring River.

Alluvial Fan

(37) Estes Park, CO
gem Favorite Hills while going up Anemone from Red Rocks

Red Rocks

(29) Boulder, CO
gem Favorite Bighorn sheep ram

Bighorn Sheep Viewing - Sheep Lakes

(19) Estes Park, CO
gem Favorite Group of hikers heading to Star Dune

Star Dune

(12) Crestone, CO
gem Favorite Tundra Communities Trail.

Tundra Communities Trail (aka Toll Memorial Trail)

(21) Estes Park, CO
gem Favorite Start of East Inlet Trail RMNP 3/16.

Adams Falls

(22) Grand Lake, CO
gem Favorite Snowmass Lake sunrise.

Snowmass Lake

(7) Snowmas…, CO
gem Favorite Cliff Palace.

Cliff Palace

(17) Towaoc, CO
gem Favorite Without spoiling the surprise of the Bathtub, here is the view into Monument Canyon from the location. Just make your way, carefully to the edge to see a piece of history.

Otto's Bathtub

(9) Redlands, CO
gem Favorite Rattlesnake Arch #Nomad_Dave for size reference. Nature is beautiful and part of who we are but also unforgiving and deadly, so take care of yourself out there.

Rattlesnake Arch

(6) Loma, CO
gem Favorite Gunnison River flowing.

Warner Point

(10) Montrose, CO
gem Favorite Sky Pond early spring

Sky Pond

(6) Grand Lake, CO
gem Favorite Cub lake

Cub Lake

(21) Estes Park, CO
gem Favorite Remnants of the Castlewood Canyon dam.

Castlewood Dam

(15) Castle…, CO
gem Favorite The valley as viewed from Conundrum Hot Springs.

Conundrum Hot Springs

(9) Crested…, CO
gem Favorite Drone view of Cathedral Lake Trail.

Marion Mine

(7) Colorad…, CO
gem Favorite U.S. Route 50 Black Canyon of the Gunnison

Pulpit Rock Overlook

(11) Montrose, CO
gem Favorite Balcony House.

Balcony House

(11) Towaoc, CO
gem Favorite Mail Box at the Rock House

Rock House

(3) Winter…, CO
gem Favorite The sheer rock walls of the Continental Divide loom majestically over open meadows and early summer snow.

East Inlet Vista

(3) Grand Lake, CO
gem Favorite View of Long Lake while taking the southern route to Lake Isabelle.

Long Lake

(11) Nederland, CO
gem Favorite Isabelle Lake surrounded by the Indian Peaks - stunning.

Lake Isabelle

(3) Nederland, CO
gem Favorite Sentinel Point summit looking west with Horsethief Park below

Sentinel Point Summit

(6) Cripple…, CO
gem Favorite Panorama of Liberty Cap during a winter sunrise. with permission from Hobbes7714 Photo Credit: Andrew Wahr Link: https://twitter.com/WahrAndrew

Liberty Cap

(10) Redlands, CO
gem Favorite Looking up at Zodiac Spires from North Willow Lake

Zodiac Ridge

(5) Silvert…, CO
gem Favorite The metal walkway within Box Canyon.

Box Cañon Falls

(2) Ouray, CO
gem Favorite Window Rock.

Book Cliffs View

(5) Fruita, CO
gem Favorite Coke Ovens Trail.

Coke Ovens Overlook

(7) Redlands, CO
gem Favorite Snow Peak from Snow Pass, Gore Range.

Snow Pass

(1) Silvert…, CO
gem Favorite Long House, from the end of the trail.

Long House

(5) Towaoc, CO
gem Favorite It's fun to imagine what life may have been like here.

Ironton Townsite

(1) Ouray, CO
gem Favorite Views down toward Telluride from near the top of the falls and Powerplant.

Bridal Veil Powerhouse

(1) Telluride, CO
gem Favorite Views from Baker's Bridge.

Baker's Bridge

(1) Durango, CO
gem Favorite The viewpoint features a few informative plaques and benches to sit and enjoy the vista.

Bear Creek Falls

(1) Ouray, CO
gem Favorite San Juan views from the mill.

Matterhorn Mill

(1) Mountai…, CO
gem Favorite Coming down from the valley viewpoint.

Horsetooth Falls

(17) Bellvue, CO
gem Favorite An elk grazing near Coyote Valley Trail, Rocky Mountain National Park, CO

Coyote Valley

(14) Grand Lake, CO
gem Favorite Petroglyphs on the Mesa Verde Petroglyph Point Trail.

Petroglyph Panel at Petroglyph Point

(11) Towaoc, CO
gem Favorite Zapata Falls - Looking up from base of falls

Zapata Falls

(8) Alamosa…, CO
gem Favorite Beaver Lake is a nice spot to have a lunch, watch for wildlife, and listen to nature.

Beaver Lake

(3) Avon, CO
gem Favorite Coyote Village.

Far View Sites

(12) Cortez, CO
gem Favorite The Bridal Veil Powerhouse.

Bridal Veil Falls

(6) Telluride, CO
gem Favorite West Creek Falls

West Creek Falls

(9) Estes Park, CO
gem Favorite Ancient ruins.

Spruce Tree House

(8) Towaoc, CO
gem Favorite Rocky Mountain National Park

Astronomy in the Park

(5) Estes Park, CO
gem Favorite The shore of Upper Rainbow Lake.

Rainbow Lake

(2) Steambo…, CO
gem Favorite Estes Park

Holzwarth Historic Site

(11) Grand Lake, CO
gem Favorite The view from the beginning of the loop.

Kissing Camels

(7) Manitou…, CO
gem Favorite Colorado River, Lulu City remains. with permission from Ed Ogle

Lulu City

(12) Grand Lake, CO
gem Favorite A beautiful section of Boulder Creek that is passed on the way to Upper Boulder Lake.

Upper Boulder Lake

(1) Vail, CO
gem Favorite Views from Ames Power Plant.

Ames Hydroelectric Generating Plant

(1) Mountai…, CO
gem Favorite Beaver!

Beaver Viewing at the Beaver Boardwalk

(13) Estes Park, CO

Recommended Routes in Colorado - 733

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RECOMMENDED ROUTE
Favorite One hell of an evening at the Maroon Bells
Difficult Difficult

Four Pass Loop

27.1 mi 43.6 km • 7,265' Up 2214.42 m Up • 7,266' Down 2214.53 m Down

Snowmas…, CO
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RECOMMENDED ROUTE
Favorite Lone Eagle Peak above Mirror - from the Crater Lake Trail
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult

Monarch Lake to Crater Lake

14.9 mi 24.0 km • 2,017' Up 614.74 m Up • 2,017' Down 614.7 m Down

Granby, CO
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RECOMMENDED ROUTE
Favorite Sunrise from Mt Sanitas
Difficult Difficult

Boulder Skyline Traverse

17.3 mi 27.9 km • 5,207' Up 1587.18 m Up • 5,275' Down 1607.81 m Down

Superior, CO
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RECOMMENDED ROUTE
Favorite Leaving the Jasper Creek drainage for the Continental Divide on a sunny morning.
Difficult Difficult

High Lonesome Loop

15.7 mi 25.2 km • 3,162' Up 963.89 m Up • 3,162' Down 963.86 m Down

Nederland, CO
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RECOMMENDED ROUTE
Favorite The glorious view that greets you once you near Sky Pond.
Difficult Difficult

Sky Pond

8.3 mi 13.3 km • 2,000' Up 609.68 m Up • 1,999' Down 609.26 m Down

Estes Park, CO
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RECOMMENDED ROUTE
Favorite Climbing Buchanan Pass on the west side.
Difficult Difficult

Pawnee-Buchanan Loop

26.5 mi 42.6 km • 6,632' Up 2021.41 m Up • 6,615' Down 2016.24 m Down

Nederland, CO
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RECOMMENDED ROUTE
Favorite Bear Peak panorama
Difficult Difficult

Bear Peak Out and Back

5.7 mi 9.2 km • 2,541' Up 774.37 m Up • 2,540' Down 774.25 m Down

Boulder, CO
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RECOMMENDED ROUTE
Favorite Representing the REI NP Centennial backpack at Dream Lake, looking towards Flattop Mountain (right) and Hallett Peak (left).
Intermediate Intermediate

Emerald Lake

3.3 mi 5.4 km • 661' Up 201.34 m Up • 651' Down 198.3 m Down

Estes Park, CO
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RECOMMENDED ROUTE
Favorite Sunrise summit of Longs Peak looking East. AMAZING!
Difficult Difficult

Longs Peak - Keyhole Route

14.0 mi 22.5 km • 5,241' Up 1597.49 m Up • 5,231' Down 1594.51 m Down

Estes Park, CO
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Colorado Hiking

  • 17,369 Miles 27,952 Kilometers of Trail
  • 733 Recommended Routes
  • 69 Gems Gems
  • 1,649 Easy Trails Easy Trails
  • 3,585 Intermediate Trails Intermediate Trails
  • 1,576 Difficult Trails Difficult Trails
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Areas Within Colorado

Trails in Colorado - 6,077

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3.4 mi 5.5 km #1Ice Lake Trail
Difficult Difficult
Silverton, CO
Difficult Difficult
Silverton, CO 75 
1.1 mi 1.8 km #2The Manitou Incline
Difficult Difficult
Manitou Springs, CO
Difficult Difficult
Manitou Springs, CO 110 
0.6 mi 1.0 km #3First-Second Flatiron Trail
Difficult Difficult
Boulder, CO
Difficult Difficult
Boulder, CO 63 
3.3 mi 5.3 km #4Herman Gulch Trail #98
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Georgetown, CO
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Georgetown, CO 58 
3.8 mi 6.1 km #5Mills Lake - Black Lake Trail
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Estes Park, CO
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Estes Park, CO 57 
2.3 mi 3.7 km #6Rattlesnake Gulch Trail
Intermediate Intermediate
Coal Creek, CO
Intermediate Intermediate
Coal Creek, CO 64 
1.9 mi 3.1 km #7St. Mary's Glacier Trail
Intermediate Intermediate
Idaho Springs, CO
Intermediate Intermediate
Idaho Springs, CO 60 
1.5 mi 2.4 km #8Chief Mountain Trail #58
Intermediate Intermediate
Idaho Springs, CO
Intermediate Intermediate
Idaho Springs, CO 57 
7.6 mi 12.2 km #9Blue Lakes Trail
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Telluride, CO
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Telluride, CO 45 
0.9 mi 1.5 km #10Lake Haiyaha Trail
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Estes Park, CO
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
Estes Park, CO 52 

Photos of Colorado - 8,562

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The Crystal Mill
Dec 6, 2014 near Crested…, CO
Milky Way from the park
Jan 8, 2015 near Estes Park, CO
Mills Lake early spring sunset
Jan 30, 2015 near Grand Lake, CO
Bighorn Pass, looking west towards Mount of the Holy Splotch
Feb 4, 2015 near Vail, CO
Lone Eagle Peak above Mirror - from the Crater Lake Trail
Apr 14, 2015 near Granby, CO
One hell of an evening at the Maroon Bells
Sep 27, 2015 near Snowmas…, CO
The view to Hallett Peak and Flattop Mountain from Dream Lake.
Dec 8, 2015 near Estes Park, CO
Representing the REI NP Centennial backpack at Dream Lake, looking towards Flattop Mountain (right) and Hallett Peak (left).
May 20, 2016 near Estes Park, CO
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