Why We Love It: Challenging at sections, this Rocky Mountain hike rewards visitors with stunning views, waterfalls, alpine lakes, and remnants of the area’s mining history. When to Go: July through ...

It’s hard to ask for more in a trail spanning 3 miles one way. Classic Colorado forest and tundra. Wildflowers. A waterfall. Mining history. And, at the end, a lake above timberline, surrounded by ...

This excerpt was originally published in the summer 2019 edition of Explore Summit magazine. Pick one up or visit ExploreSummit.com for the full article. A fabulous way for locals and tourists alike ...

Where To Park: If you have a two-wheel-drive vehicle, park at the Spruce Creek trailhead lot; if you have an all-wheel-drive or a four-wheel-drive vehicle, follow the rocky, dirt road for roughly two ...