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
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
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
August 22, 2025 Stretching roughly 3,100 miles from the Mexican border to the Canadian border, the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail (or CDT) has been an object of my obsession for quite awhile now. While I have chewed off small bits here and there on foot and mountain bike over the years, recently I have… Continue reading Rocky Mountain National Park CDT Loop: Day 1 – North Inlet Trailhead to Pine Marten
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
The Adventuring Heidi 