A simple guide to the Blue Lakes Trail near Ridgway, Colorado: 6.5 miles round trip to Lower Blue Lake under Mount Sneffels, the upper lakes and Blue Lakes Pass, the new 2026 rules, permit plans, camping, road access, best time and altitude tips.
A simple guide to Ice Lake Basin Trail near Silverton, Colorado: 7.3 miles round trip, 2,590 feet of climbing, the turquoise lake, Island Lake add-on, trailhead and October 2026 flood advisory, best season and safety.
Plan the Hanging Lake Trail in Colorado: how to book the required permit, 2026 prices, the rebuilt trail, distance and difficulty, Bridal Veil Falls and Spouting Rock, I-70 Exit 125 directions, rules, winter tips and more.
Plan the Emerald Lake Trail in Rocky Mountain National Park: 3.6-mile distance, difficulty, elevation gain, Nymph and Dream Lakes, parking, timed entry, winter tips and more.
Plan a visit to Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs, Colorado: free entry, hours, parking and the summer shuttle, best trails, famous rocks, the scenic drive, tours, rules, nearby hotels, Black Bear Diner and the Garden of the Gods Road DMV.
Warner Point Trail is the best short hike on the South Rim of Black Canyon of the Gunnison. Here’s the distance, difficulty, trail map, parking at High Point, the canyon’s deepest view, fees, seasons and how it differs from the Warner Route.
Plan the Sky Pond hike in Rocky Mountain National Park: official NPS distance and elevation, the Timberline Falls scramble, directions, parking, the shuttle, timed entry, current November 2026 conditions, the best months and what to pack.