Trailhead Directions & Trail Stats. Lower Cataract Loop Trail is a lovely two point two-five [2.25] mile trail which circles, you guessed it, Lower Cataract Lake. With picnic areas and…
I made an omelet to go this morning. Disobeying the bus’ ‘No Food’ sign, I powered up for a day of trail work. The Friends of Eagles Nest Wilderness volunteer…
Buffalo’s hulking figure was the first defining feature I learned upon moving here a year ago. A point by which to orient. Every day, through my commutes to various jobs…
Don’t wait for the downpour to don rain gear. Out in the mountains, I would see storm cells approaching. Learned to take my time to prepare, to take a break…
Despite its slippery start, my second day on the Gore Trail was about making miles. Without distractions I simply walk all day. A few times I made myself to stop…
The trail climbs until I-70 looks like a shoe lace and the semi trucks are ants, hustling about pressing business (1600 ft). The trail switchbacks through the trees until. Abruptly….
It’s the good girls who keep diaries; the bad girls never have the time. ~Tallulah Bankhead Plans for a four day hike were delayed by a white water rafting trip…
Summary (as per special request): Job interview on Tuesday. To dejangle nerves, an overnight loop on a section of the Gore Range Trail. It was astounding. Kind of steep. And…
