Barr Trail gains 7,400 vertical feet over 13 miles (one way). Because of afternoon thunderstorms in the summer, it is important to leave early enough in the morning to be back down below treeline by noon. I arrived at the trailhead in Manitou Springs at 5:30am. Even if you don't plan to hike all the way to the summit, it is still nice to leave early because the first section of ...
West Indian manatees can be seen in the warmer water of the springs during winter months. Unfortunately, we arrived in early spring and were told by the park ranger that we had missed the manatees by 2 days. Manatees or not, the freshwater spring is beautiful. There is a cave entrance at the bottom of the spring, making it a popular spot for scuba divers. The water is very clear and ...
White Sands National Monument has 10 primitive campsites that are accessible by hiking along a backcountry loop trail. In order to camp at White Sands, you must register and get a permit at the visitor center. Because it was the Sunday before Memorial Day, we arrived 45 minutes before the visitor center opened to make sure we ...
Last summer I had a 10-week internship in Colorado. Because I don't like dealing with a lot of luggage and waiting around at the airport to claim my baggage, I decided to pack light. Very light. 1.) Figure out exactly what you will be taking. If feasible, I suggest picking clothing items that are made of thin fabrics. Select items that can be mixed and matched for the widest ...
St.Mary's Falls Trail, trail #624, is a moderate hike in North Cheyenne Cañon/Pike National Forest near Colorado Springs, CO. The trailhead is located just above Helen Hunt Falls. At the end of the trail awaits St. Mary's Falls, a 300ft waterfall. The distance to reach this waterfall is almost 6 miles roundtrip with about a 1,300 foot elevation gain. Before reaching the trail for St. ...
This is a 584-acre open space located behind The University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. It consists of the Pulpit Rock area, Univ...
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