Quandary is a great first 14er but is getting stupid crowded. Really, all of those 14ers near tourist towns are crowded but fun.
Add Mt Sherman, and the Democrat/Lincoln/Bross hike to your itinerary
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Add Mt Sherman, and the Democrat/Lincoln/Bross hike to your itinerary
For people that like the workout aspect, Barr trail up Pikes Peak is one hell of a physical challenge. 13 miles one way and 7800 ft of elevation change. Lots of people at the top since it’s a tourist spot that you can ride the tram or drive up the highway to.
Believe Democrat/Lincoln/Bross hike is closed again due to liability concerns from the landowners.
I have done most of the 14k in Colorado. My favorite spot though is St Marys Glacier. It's an easy hike and everyone can do it. I just love that area. Near Greys and Torres, which is an easy 14k mountain and a fun hike. Longs Peak is a challenge but I have done that a few times. I don't really get down with The Brecknridge area just do to it being a really really bad tourist spot. I prefer Estes Area and down near Greys and Torres.
Damn it. I was up in that area last year and didn’t do st Mary’s glacier.
Talk about Greys and Torres. I have heard that trailhead can be a pain to get to much less get a parking spot. How far of a drive would the trailhead be from Breckinridge? An hour?
It’s a little further from Breckinridge than an hour. The trailhead road is like driving up a rocky terrain. Unless I have a truck or a good SUV, not like a designer SUV, just park at the entrance and walk. The road is not maintained.
Yeah St Marys is glorious and rather easy. My daughter did it when she was 7 with no problem. You would love it
Wondering if any of you were in Rocky Mountain national park this week… saw people wearing ISU gear multiple times and took every opportunity to yell out go clones to them.
We were is Washington state last week,
Tuesday - Hiked Mt. Rainier National Park
Wednesday - Visited Seattle and Tacoma
Thursday - Hiked at North Cascades National Park - Diablo Lake is AMAZING!
Friday - Hiked Hurricane Ridge in Olympic National Park
Saturday - Hiked the Hoh Rain Forrest in Olympic National Park, visited Ruby Beach, stopped in Aberdeen at the Kurt Cobain park and ate dinner in Olympia before flying back to Iowa.
Tuesday - Hiked Mt. Rainier National Park
Wednesday - Visited Seattle and Tacoma
Thursday - Hiked at North Cascades National Park - Diablo Lake is AMAZING!
Friday - Hiked Hurricane Ridge in Olympic National Park
Saturday - Hiked the Hoh Rain Forrest in Olympic National Park, visited Ruby Beach, stopped in Aberdeen at the Kurt Cobain park and ate dinner in Olympia before flying back to Iowa.
Yep - sure was!
Family group of 9 of us, ranging from 8yo to 50yo did a -6mile loop from Glacier Gorge to Bear Lake. Oldest daughter was reppin' with a marching band shirt. That was on July 11th.
Alberta Falls:
Lake Haiyaha:
Dream Lake:
Nymph Lake:
Bear Lake:
Shenandoah National Park is beautiful and has a variety of trails. Close to many historical sites as well.
I know!! But here's the thing - we were pushing our luck as it was with the 12 & under crowd, and the out & back that would have required was not in the cards.
