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Bear Peak (near Boulder)
Length: 8.9 miles round trip Elevation Gain: 3248 ft Difficulty: Hard Trailhead: NCAR Trail Head Family Friendly? Older kids, yes Bear Peak is a popular peak that’s visible from Denver and Boulder and its trailhead is relatively easy to get to. It’s an excellent hike for those looking for something a little harder and more…
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Lichen Peak (near Golden)
Length: 3.15 miles round trip Elevation Gain: 800 ft Difficulty: Easy Trailhead: Golden Cliffs Trailhead Family Friendly? Yes Located in Golden, Colorado, North Table Mountain is a geological wonder that offers breathtaking views of the Denver skyline, the Golden area, and the majestic Front Range. At the heart of this stunning mountain lies a peaceful,…
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Sugarloaf Mountain (Boulder, CO)
Length: 1.3 miles round trip Elevation Gain: 439 ft Difficulty: Easy Trailhead: Sugarloaf Mountain Trailhead Family Friendly? Yes Sugarloaf Mountain is a fairly short and easy hike just outside of Boulder. It makes for an excellent day hike that will leave you time to do other things, such as check out Boulder shops or dining.…
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West Ridge of El Diente
Date Climbed: Aug 31, 2019 Trailhead: Kilpacker Basin Trailhead Trailhead Access: Passenger Grade: Class 4 I did the West Route of El Diente in 2019, so obviously I’m late in posting. However, it was one of my absolute favorite routes and memorable days in the mountains, and feel that this one is better late than…
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Argentine, Wilcox and Square Top Loop
Date Climbed: June 23, 2022 Trailhead: Silver Dollar Lake Trailhead Trailhead Access: Passenger This spectacular loop is a must-do hike to get all three 13ers Argentine, Wilcox and Square Top. It’s both beautiful and only about 1.25 hrs from Denver without traffic (if you approach from the east). These peaks are mainly accessed from the…
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Marble Mountain A (Winter)
Date Climbed: Jan 14, 2023 Trailhead: Rainbow Trail Trailhead Access: Passenger Marble Mountain A is a popular 13er winter peak as most of the route stays on the ridge proper and does not go on or beneath terrain that is at or over 30 degrees. This does not guarantee it is completely avalanche safe at…
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Mt. White
Date Climbed: May 15, 2022 Trailhead: Browns Creek TH Trailhead Access: Passenger Mt. White makes for a great backpacking trip as there are several good campsites all along the trail and an excellent, maintained trail all the way until the last mile or so to the summit. I would classify this hike as easy class…
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Moonshine (North) Couloir on Mt. Arkansas
Date Climbed: April 30, 2022 Trailhead: Fremont Pass South Trailhead Access: Passenger Mt. Arkansas is most commonly climbed via the North Ridge route, which allegedly goes at class 2+ but I found to be more like class 2. Alternatively, many people choose to summit this peak via the North Couloir, also know as the Moonshine…