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August 13, 2018

Big Rock Candy Mountain View, Hayman Fire Restoration Area, Pike National Forest, Front Range (3 mi (RT); 500 ft elevation gain)

August 10, 2018

Buffalo Mountain 12,777 ft, Eagle's Nest Wilderness, White River National Forest, Gore Range (5.8 mi (RT); 3,178 ft elevation gain)

July 25, 2018

Captain Mountain, Mt. Evans Wilderness, Front Range (5.3 mi (RT); 1,450 ft elevation gain)

Shoshone Loop, Ramsay-Shockey Open Space, Fort Collins Area (2.7 mi (RT); 450 ft elevation gain)

July 13, 2018

Shrine Mountain, White River National Forest, Gore Range (4.6 mi (RT); 1,500 ft)

July 10, 2018

Ruby Gulch, Arapaho National Forest, Front Range (3.8 mi (RT); 1,358 ft elevation gain)

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SUMMER PEAKBAGGING

Summer in Colorado is all about the mountains, and grinding out a challenging climb to the top of the high peaks can be an addictive experience. Luckily Colorado has peakbagging options for hikers of all skill and fitness levels. Some peaks can be climbed in half a day, others require a backpacking trip to accomplish, all will leave you with an unforgettable outdoor experience. Here are some suggestions for 14,000+ ft, 13,000+ ft, 12,000+ ft, and 11,000+ ft peaks to get you started. For more suggestions click here.

Humboldt Peak 14,064 ft, Sangre De Cristo Wilderness, San Isabel National Forest, Sangre De Cristo Mountains (11 mi (RT); 4,200 ft elevation gain): Humboldt Peak is accessed by one of Colorado's most stunning alpine basins. The hike can be done as a long dayhike, but camping at South Colony Lake with the Crestone Needle (another 14er) is clear sight should not be overlooked. Humboldt is steep but non-technical and a great 14er for all skill levels.

James Peak 13,294 ft, James Peak Wilderness, Arapaho National Forest. Front Range (9.5 mi (RT); 3,200 ft elevation gain): James Peak is a sentinel on the Continental Divide just west of Denver. The peak is easily accessed and non-technical. Most people start from Saint Mary's Glacier, but I recommend starting near Loch Lomond and following the Continental Divide Trail to the summit. This hike is one of the most scenic in the Front Range and should be on your bucket list.

Pagosa Peak 12,640 ft, Weminuche Wilderness, San Juan National Forest, San Juan Mountains (4 mi (RT); 2,000 ft elevation gain): Looking for a taste of the Wild Weminuche but don't have the time for a lenghty approach hike? Try Pagosa Peak. It's pyrimid shape dominates the skyline and a difficult and adventerous dirt road takes you within 2 miles of the peak. A short and thrilling hike up the south ridge provides incredible views of one of Colorado's most rugged and isolated wilderness areas

South Diamond Peak 11,585 ft, Roosevelt National Forest & State Forest State Park, Front Range (6 mi (RT); 1,831 ft elevation gain): Cameron Pass is well known to Fort Collins residents but not heavily visited. The hike up to Montgomery Pass and the Diamond Peaks provides a birds eye view down to the iconic Noku Crags and the Never Summer Range sitting along the northern edge of Rocky Mountain National Park. This gentle hike up an undulating ridge will take you to South Diamond, and if you have time, North Diamond Peak for amazing views and relatively mild effort.

COLORADO HIKING NEWS

August 23, 2017 - HANGING LAKE USE PLAN - PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD OPEN - The U.S. Forest Service is currently accepting public comment on the proposed Hanging Lake Area Management Plan which may limit the usage of the extremely popular Hanging Lake Trail in Glenwood Canyon in order to protect and conserve the fragile environment. Click here for the full article from the Denver Post and follow this link to submit comments: cara.ecosystem-management.org/Public/CommentInput?Project=50479.

CULEBRA PEAK, 14,053 FT, SOLD! - The ranch property that includes Culebra Peak (14,053 ft), as well as numerous 13,000+ peaks, has been sold to an unknown buyer. The ranch currently operates by a limited permit system for hikers seeking to climb the 14'er but the new owner's intent for future public access is unknown. Click HERE for the full article.