Moab, UT – Many visitors to Moab, Utah focus on the two nearby National Parks, Arches and Canyonlands, and view the town as simply a place to sleep and eat. But if you’re looking for a less crowded hike (Arches National Park commonly closes its entrance due to... 
Stovepipe Wells, CA – We had a great day trip into the Cottonwood Mountains via this 34.3 mile round-trip on Marble & Cottonwood Canyons 4WD/high clearance vehicle roads. At the end of the Marble Canyon 4WD road we hiked approximately 1.6 miles further into... 
Moab, UT – The Moab Rim Trail is so close to town I’m surprised there isn’t more traffic on it, perhaps because it’s ridiculously steep. Referred to by locals as “The Stairmaster”, this hike/Jeep Trail gets down to business right away, gaining 1000 ft of... 
Gunnison, CO – Crystal Creek Trail is a scenic route in the Curecanti National Recreation Area of western Colorado. The trail winds through wildflowers, gambel oak, aspens, conifers, and a recovering burn area. With its sun exposure, this trail is ideal for... 
Gunnison, CO – The Dillon Pinnacles Trail in the Curcanti National Recreational Area is 4 miles in length (roundtrip) and gains 600 feet of elevation. Ascending through sagebrush, ponderosa pine and riparian habitats, this trail offers spectacular views of Blue... 
Crested Butte, CO – This is the classic Colorado hike — or at least part of it — that passes by one of the most photographed spots in the country, the Maroon Bells. The 11 mile one way trail connects the towns of Crested Butte and Aspen via a steep, winding... 
