Stagecoach State Park trails are a relatively simple system based around a reservoir but don’t mistake simple for ordinary. Hiking around the Stagecoach Reservoir delivers jaw-dropping views of the upper Yampa River Valley including a few noteworthy points of interest. Keep … [Read more...] about Stagecoach State Park Trails: Hiking around the Reservoir
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Pearl Lake State Park: Hiking in the Routt National Forest
Pearl Lake State Park has a single short trail that connects to longer trails in the Routt National Forest. Favorite activities in Pearl Lake State Park are those on and around the water, but the trails in the surrounding forest will gratify hikers comfortable with a … [Read more...] about Pearl Lake State Park: Hiking in the Routt National Forest
Hiking in Steamboat Lake State Park
Hiking in Steamboat Lake State Park delivers jaw-dropping views of Steamboat Lake and mountain peaks in all directions. Walking in this picturesque park doesn’t require massive climbs or anything technical, just an appreciation for natural beauty and the serenity of the valley. … [Read more...] about Hiking in Steamboat Lake State Park
Fish Creek Falls: Short Hike, Big Payoff
The hike to Lower Fish Creek Falls is so short that it maybe shouldn't even be called a hike. The payoff for just a few minutes walk is enormous for the "wow" factor of the falls themselves, which are about 20 stories high. Just outside Steamboat Springs, Colorado, … [Read more...] about Fish Creek Falls: Short Hike, Big Payoff
Yampa River State Park- Short Hike, Sweet Location
Yampa River State Park has limited hiking opportunities, but what it does have is worth a visit. The Yampa River State Park has been providing recreational opportunities for fisherman, boaters, and other nature lovers since 1987. The short trail at the Yampa River State Park … [Read more...] about Yampa River State Park- Short Hike, Sweet Location