One little Heidi, one big world
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
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
I'm a creature of habit, and if I am going to drive two hours to hike I more often than not end up in Rocky Mountain National Park - specifically the entrances from Estes Park. Which is quite fine, though there is the hassle of timed entry reservations and crowds during the summer and fall.… Continue reading Colorado Hiked: American Lakes and Thunder Pass
Sometimes you just need a wee lil' mountain to climb! Luckily there was such a mountain tucked up Poudre Canyon in the Cache La Poudre Wilderness Area: Mount McConnel. With a summit elevation of 8,008 feet, Mount McConnel seemed to me like a great way to gain some elevation without committing to a longer drive, logistics, early… Continue reading Colorado Hiked: Mount McConnel
October 21, 2022 What to do, what to do on a Friday off from work? I debated weather - mostly wind - forecasts and went to bed with no plan. I originally wanted to explore the Thunder Pass area with a possible summit of Lulu Mountain, but the wind meant being above tree line would… Continue reading Colorado Explored: Disappointment Falls & Deadman Fire Lookout
The Adventuring Heidi 