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

Colorado Hiked: Mount McConnel

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

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

Colorado Hiked: Hewlett Gulch

2023 is apparently flying by, and my winter hiking plans are slowly fading into spring hiking plans. Wanting to get some solid miles back in my legs (backpacking season will be here before I know it!), I debated where to go. Weighing a desire to sleep in a bit with my mileage goal, I settled… Continue reading Colorado Hiked: Hewlett Gulch

Activities, Colorado, Hiking, United States

Colorado Hiked: Greyrock Mountain

Sometimes the mountain does not have to be 14,000 feet for the hike to be awesome! I mean, that should go without saying... but in Colorado, there is an unofficial obsession with the 14ers that really overshadow other hikes. While I like climbing 14ers (in a form of Type 2 fun once I'm back to… Continue reading Colorado Hiked: Greyrock Mountain