Colorado, Hiking, National Parks & Monuments, State Parks, Rocky Mountain National Park, United States

Colorado Hiked: Sandbeach Lake

In the standard Friday afternoon tradition a group chat was sent at work asking what everyone was up to for the weekend. The standard replies of activities with children, housework, and so on was sent. Then there was me: "I'm hiking to the beach!" As expected the response was met with crickets and GIFs expressing… Continue reading Colorado Hiked: Sandbeach Lake

Colorado, Hiking, National Forests, Roosevelt National Forest, United States

Colorado Hiked: Kruger Rock via Limber Pine Trail

An opportunity for 360-degree views without having to climbing up above 10,000 feet or enter into Rocky Mountain National Park?! Sign me up! Hiking to Kruger Rock has been on my radar for awhile now after seeing photos of friends summiting with the gorgeous views in the background. While most accomplish the hike in under… Continue reading Colorado Hiked: Kruger Rock via Limber Pine Trail

Backpacking, Colorado, Hiking, National Forests, National Parks & Monuments, State Parks, Rocky Mountain National Park, Roosevelt National Forest, United States

A Hidden Gem: Backpacking to Mirror Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park

Every year when planning for my Rocky Mountain National Park wilderness campsite permits, I like to look off the beaten path of the crazy busy east side. This year the choice was Mirror Lake, one of the park's northernmost alpine lakes. With plans filling July and August, I decided to make the journey to Mirror… Continue reading A Hidden Gem: Backpacking to Mirror Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park

Colorado, Hiking, National Forests, Routt National Forest, United States

Colorado Hiked: Blue Lake in the Rawah Wilderness

Y'all! I just can't with myself! I keep continually planning, and then driving to, Rocky Mountain National Park to hike... forgetting there's an entire area the same distance to me with a fraction of the crowds, empty trailhead parking lots, and alpine areas to explore! After realizing I lacked the desire to wake up as… Continue reading Colorado Hiked: Blue Lake in the Rawah Wilderness

Backpacking, Colorado, Hiking, National Parks & Monuments, State Parks, Rocky Mountain National Park, United States

Rocky Mountain National Park CDT Loop: Day 4 -Along the Big Meadows

August 25, 2025 All good things must come to an end 😦 After three amazing days out in the wilds of Rocky Mountain National Park section hiking the Continental Divide Trail, it was time to finish out my loop with a nine mile jaunt back to my car at North Inlet Trailhead. Trip itinerary (day… Continue reading Rocky Mountain National Park CDT Loop: Day 4 -Along the Big Meadows