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

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

Colorado Hiked: Deer Mountain

Summiting a mountain in Rocky Mountain National Park is usually quite the feat, but it does not always require long hours, pre-dawn starts, and going above treeline. Deer Mountain, a forested 10,013 foot peak that dominates the view as you enter the park (though if you're like me, you're distracted by those high alpine peaks… Continue reading Colorado Hiked: Deer Mountain

Colorado, Hiking, United States

Colorado Hiked: Round Mountain National Recreation Trail

May 28, 2022 There is an adage in cycling - "It never gets easier, you just go faster." This means that something will always feel hard, but you get stronger and are able to ride it faster. As I was plodding up the Round Mountain National Recreation Trail, I realized the adage also applies to… Continue reading Colorado Hiked: Round Mountain National Recreation Trail