White River National Forest, where some of the most stunning hikes in Colorado can be found, presents flowering meadows with alpine forest and great panoramic scenery, and perennial snowfields. It is so hard to choose which trail to take since there is a lot of it. Now, the White River National Forest offers list of hiking trails to make it easier to choose that will allow travelers to know better the forest.

Here are list of some of the day hikes trails in White River National Forest:

1. Pitkin Creek - This is where you can see the open views of the Gore Range.

2. Grizzly Lake Trail - If you are located in Aspen, you can try to hike in this trail. It is good for beginners since it gives you a chance to get used to high altitudes.

3. Fancy Pass Trail - Holy Cross District’s great trail since you can be able to see abandoned wagons and tools.

4. Cathedral Lake -  It is the precise hike to alpine Cathedral Lake direct way to rocky Electric Pass.

5. Maroon Lake -  The hike from this place to Crater Lake is great for families.

There are still lots of great places for hiking in the White River National Forest at Colorado. With just the few places mentioned, you already have an idea on planning your hiking activities with your friends and family.

Contact Info:
White River National Forest
900 Grand Avenue
Glenwood Springs, CO 81602
Email: Mailroom_R2_White_River@fs.fed.us
Web: USDA Forest Service

Picture © USDA Forest Service

Planning to go for a hiking trip in the Rocky Mountains, Colorado? If yes, then the following tips will be much helpful for you.

1. Plan your route:
It is important to consider the altitude, while choosing a trail. Also, have a check on the number of miles to be hiked. So, plan the route according to the altitude change the easiest way to pass by successfully.

2. Get the dress packs ready:
Hiking in Colorado is well known for its excellent scenery. Apart from that, it is well known for its climatic changes, mainly at greater altitudes. So, don’t forget to take layered clothes along with you. This will help you shivering from the cold. If possible, carry a rain jacket too.

3. Take food and water:
This is most important for any journey, especially hiking. Never fail to take snack items, juice, sports drinks and water with you.

4. Don’t be in a hurry:
It gives pleasure, when watching natural sceneries, animal and plant life, rare beasts and so on. In order to enjoy such things, you have to slow down your journey. Stay and Enjoy. Don’t forget to take your binoculars and camera. Have fun!!!

Well maybe not the best scenic drive ever but at least one of the best. Mt Evans Scenic drive surely will impress you from the very start to the end. You will have many things to see on the 14 Miles of driving from breathtaking scenery to animals like the Big Horn Sheep and the Pika. For things to do in Colorado this has to rank in your top 10 for sure. There is a parking lot at the end of the 14 miles but you are still not at the very top of Mt. Evans. You still have 130 ft of hiking to go. Please be careful if your not used to the altitude. Visit our Altitude Sickness post so you know what signs to look at for. Mount Evans Scenic Byway is scheduled to be open on Friday May 23, 2008. For information on when Mt Evans Scenic Byway is open please call:

Clear Creek Ranger Station at
303-567-3000 (8:00am to 4:30pm)

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When you plan your trip to Colorado Springs, Colorado you have to include a trip to Seven Falls. This magnificent attraction is a must do thing to do in Colorado. Seven Falls is 181 feet of seven waterfalls and is located on the south side of the Cheyenne Canyon. You can walk beside the falls on a 224 step stairway that eventually will take you up to the eagles next. This is not an easy task so come prepared. Seven Falls hours is restricted during Winter so make sure you go to their website to check for hours. I have two videos below to show you the big difference between summer and winter.

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There are thousand of Hiking Trails in Colorado. It was a matter of time I started posting about the many different hiking areas. I thought I would start our first hiking post on Hanging Lake in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. You will reach Hanging Lake in about an hour of hiking. Check out Hiking in Colorado if you want details on the driving instructions and hiking details. If you like hiking and viewing the beautiful scenery in Colorado I would make this Hike top of your list.

Fishing is not allowed and Pets are not allowed.