Hiking & Trails
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Cripple Creek Colorado Fall Day Trip: 4 Dog Friendly Beautiful Stops to Love
Fall Day Trip Divide, Cripple Creek and Victor About 45 Minutes From Colorado Springs Best Late September to Early October Dog Friendly: Yes, leashed on trails Cripple Creek and Victor Fall Day Trip Quick Facts: Where Teller County, west of Pikes Peak Drive Time About 45 minutes from Colorado Springs Route Highway 24 west to…
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Tira’s Birthday Day Trip in Colorado: Garden of the Gods, Tunnel Drive and Skyline Drive in Cañon City
Our dog friendly Colorado day trip for Tira’s birthday: Garden of the Gods, the Tunnel Drive Trail and Skyline Drive in Cañon City, plus the Royal Gorge Bridge, dog hiking tips and FAQs.
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Maroon Bells Colorado With a Dog: The Ultimate Guide and 2 Nights Camping Tips
2 Nights Camping Aspen, Colorado 3.6 mi Crater Lake Hike Reservations Required Best June to Early October Dog Friendly: Yes, Leashed MAROON BELLS COLORADO WITH A DOG Quick Facts: Location Maroon Bells Scenic Area, about 10 miles from Aspen, Colorado Getting There Parking reservation and arrive before 8am, shuttle from Aspen Highlands or passenger drop…
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3 Day Rocky Mountain National Park Itinerary from Estes Park
3 Day Itinerary | Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado | ~14 miles hiked | Timed Entry + Bear Lake Road Reservation Required | Not Pet Friendly on Trail Days If you have more than a single day for Rocky Mountain National Park, this is the itinerary we would build. Three days based out of Estes…
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Sky Pond Hike in Rocky Mountain National Park Guide
The Sky Pond hike in Rocky Mountain National Park is the kind of hiking adventure you think about for weeks afterward. It is rated hard on AllTrails, and it was the longest hike we had done, which made finishing it feel like a real accomplishment. The hike climbs a vertical rock scramble beside a waterfall,…
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Wisconsin Fall Foliage Day Trip from Chicago: 3 Best Stops
1 Day Kettle Moraine + Holy Hill, WI About 2.5 hours from Chicago Best in Fall Wisconsin Fall Foliage Road Trip Quick Facts Location Campbellsport and Hubertus, Wisconsin Drive from Chicago About 2.5 hours to Kettle Moraine Northern Unit Best Time to Visit Fall, mid October for peak color Total Hiking Distance About 3.5 miles…
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First Time in Crested Butte Colorado: The Complete 3 Day Dog Friendly Wildflower Season Itinerary
3 Days Crested Butte, CO ~5 hours from Denver Best Late June to Mid July Quick Facts: Crested Butte First Timer’s Itinerary Location Crested Butte, Colorado Best Time to Visit Late June through July for wildflowers Where We Stayed Nordic Inn, Mt. Crested Butte Signature Hike Scarp Ridge Loop (Trails 419/421), 3.9 miles, 1,430 ft…
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Scarp Ridge Loop near Crested Butte: 10 Best Tips and 1 Mistake to Avoid
The Scarp Ridge Loop near Crested Butte ended up being the highlight of our entire trip, and fittingly, our anniversary too. We always try to do something epic to celebrate. Last year it was standing at the top of Pikes Peak during our Colorado Springs trip, and the year before that we were in Quebec…
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St. Mary’s Glacier in Colorado: 7 Best Tips and 1 Mistake to Avoid(2026)
Half Day Hike Idaho Springs, Colorado ~1 hr from Denver 1.7 Miles Out and Back 508 ft Elevation Gain Parking $10 to $20 Pet Friendly: Yes St. Mary’s Glacier Quick Facts Location Near Idaho Springs, Colorado Drive from Denver ~1 hour via I 70 Trail 1.7 miles out and back, 508 feet of gain, rocky…
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Mount Blue Sky Guide 2026: Driving the Highest Road in the US
Half to Full Day Idaho Springs, Colorado ~60 to 75 min from Denver Summit at 14,264 ft Reservations Required Pet Friendly: Yes Mount Blue Sky Quick Facts Location Echo Lake near Idaho Springs, Colorado Drive from Denver ~60 to 75 minutes via I 70 Best Time to Visit Memorial Day weekend through early September, mornings…