Colorado Hikes

Buena Vista Hikes

October 29, 2017 Anna (North Star) and Chris (Shutterbug)6 Comments

In early October, we did a few day hikes around aptly-named Buena Vista, Colorado. The first took us from Denny Creek Trailhead to Browns Pass.

Crossing a log bridge over Denny Creek. The trail’s pine forest smell was immediately relaxing.

The snow-capped Collegiate Peaks were beautiful. As we walked, Shins songs kept playing in our heads because we had just seen them perform at Red Rocks. It was a good soundtrack for the hike.

A few brightly colored leaves still clung to branches.

Even late in the season there was still plenty of water flowing.

Light snow lingered at Browns Pass. Hiking above tree line is Chris’s favorite!

Backpacking Photos from Wild Basin, Rocky Mountain National Park

October 24, 2016October 24, 2016 Anna (North Star) and Chris (Shutterbug)4 Comments

In early October we went on a backpacking trip in the Wild Basin area of Rocky Mountain National Park. We experienced some gorgeous fall weather and colors, but also rain, snow, and ferocious wind. The weather sure changes quickly in the mountains!

Today’s post is all photos. Enjoy!

Backpacking Wild Basin Trail, Rocky Mountain National Park

Colorado Hikes

Fowler Trail, Eldorado Canyon State Park

October 28, 2015 Anna (North Star) and Chris (Shutterbug)3 Comments

Eldorado Canyon State Park, a short drive from Boulder, CO, is immediately impressive. Cliffs tower overhead as you enter.

South Boulder Creek flows below in the bottom of the canyon.

We decided to hike Fowler Trail, which winds along the cliff edge. It offers great views of the creek gushing below and the peaks above, including many climbers scaling the rock faces.

Category: Colorado Hikes