Leadville, Colorado is an awesome escape from the summer heat, and is a totally overlooked leaf-peeping destination. But 10,000 feet of elevation makes hiking and trail running a LOT more difficult, particularly if you’re trudging up the side of a mountain. I used to think the only beginner-friendly options were simply running around town (whichContinue reading “Beginner’s Trail Guide: Easy Trails in Leadville, Colorado”
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Beginner Trail Guide: The Manitou Incline
The Manitou Incline, or just “The Incline” as it’s more commonly known, is one of the more famous (infamous?) trails in Colorado. But it’s really hard to find any information about it, and all the folklore about how steep and challenging it is can make it seem totally out of your league as a beginner.Continue reading “Beginner Trail Guide: The Manitou Incline”
Beginner’s guide to Yellowstone National Park
Trip map created using Wanderlog, for making itineraries on iOS and Android I can’t overstate just how enormous Yellowstone National Park is, which can make planning a trip a little intimidating. Things are so spread out that the park itself has full-service gas stations and grocery stores. There’s just SO much to see at thisContinue reading “Beginner’s guide to Yellowstone National Park”
Beginner’s Leaf Peeping Guide in Golden Gate Canyon
As an East Coast native, I wasn’t sure leaf peeping in Colorado could live up to the hype – after all, instead of an explosion of a billion different colors, you have “just” one color. Gold. But there’s something about the contrast of the golden aspens against the evergreens that is just stunning. And there’sContinue reading “Beginner’s Leaf Peeping Guide in Golden Gate Canyon”
Beginner’s Trail Guide: Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve
Torrey Pines is a must-do if you’re visiting San Diego. It has stunning cliff views, a unique ecosystem, and plenty of beginner-friendly options for hiking.