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Colorado vacation suggestions (late July)
Posted on 4/11/15 at 10:44 am
Posted on 4/11/15 at 10:44 am
UPDATE: We're staying in Estes Park.
So far we're hanging out in Denver Friday. U.S. Mint and Rockies game.
Need a small hike for Saturday
Need a rafting suggestion and another small hike for Sunday.
Planning on Flattop/Hallett Peak on Monday.
Leave Tuesday.
So far we're hanging out in Denver Friday. U.S. Mint and Rockies game.
Need a small hike for Saturday
Need a rafting suggestion and another small hike for Sunday.
Planning on Flattop/Hallett Peak on Monday.
Leave Tuesday.
This post was edited on 4/18/15 at 6:41 pm
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Posted on 4/11/15 at 10:55 am to bayoubengals88
I'll have to ask my friend in Grand Lake. He took me & my son on a hike/overnight there. Incredible spot. Thought my lungs would burst
Posted on 4/11/15 at 10:58 am to bayoubengals88
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1) What are the best alpine lake hikes in Rocky Mountain National Park?
Bear to Nymph to Dream to Emerald is nice. It's also one of the most popular so get there early.
Posted on 4/11/15 at 11:18 am to Y.A. Tittle
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Bear to Nymph to Dream to Emerald is nice. It's also one of the most popular so get there early.
all day? 10-12 miles?
I'm familiar with Grand Lake. That could be possible, but we won't be camping :(
Posted on 4/11/15 at 11:19 am to bayoubengals88
We went 2 summers ago, stayed in Breck, did a horseback ride about an hour south that was really good a whitewater rafting trip and there was a gold mine somewhere close to town. It was a great vacation. We also drove to the top of Mt Evans on the way in from Denver. You can drive to 14,100' on a 14,250' mountain. Goats and sheep everywhere. I can get the names of the places we visited if you need them. On the road right now...
Posted on 4/11/15 at 11:22 am to bayoubengals88
Whatever happened to milehigh?
Posted on 4/11/15 at 11:23 am to bayoubengals88
Nothing to do in Colorado except smoke pot
Posted on 4/11/15 at 11:36 am to bayoubengals88
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all day? 10-12 miles?
No, it's only about 4-5 miles total. There's some side hikes to a couple of other lakes and a waterfall, I believe, that could make it an all day affair. Problem is, at that time of year, storms will often start rolling in around noon and you don't want to be up there when that happens.
It's a nice morning hike just doing those 4 lakes.
Posted on 4/11/15 at 11:44 am to Y.A. Tittle
quote:sounds perfect.
It's a nice morning hike just doing those 4 lakes.
Wickowick:
Evans sounds good especially if it contains somewhat rare wildlife. Yeah, please provide names if you get a chance.
Posted on 4/11/15 at 12:08 pm to ksayetiger
quote:
Whatever happened to milehigh?
good question, he was all over the money board then he stop posting
Posted on 4/11/15 at 12:18 pm to ksayetiger
quote:
Whatever happened to milehigh?
damn good question...haven't seen him here in a few years...
Posted on 4/11/15 at 1:17 pm to Spankum
Wilco at Red Rocks!
Posted on 4/11/15 at 1:48 pm to bayoubengals88
Might be tomorrow or so before I can hunt it down, make sure you check back
Posted on 4/11/15 at 1:56 pm to bayoubengals88
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Are the Maroon Bells worth a 3 hour drive from Breckenridge?
Maroon Bells are nice but not 3 hr drive nice. I used to ride my bicycle up there when I worked in Aspen one summer. It is a nice drive up through Leadville and over Independence pass to Aspen. Leadville is good for a couple of hours poking around and checking out Camp Hale, the WWII training base for the 10th Mountain Division Snow survival/ ski fighting troops. I did some design work years ago on restoring Camp Hale and creating interpretive exhibits but I don't think Congress ever funded it. I did get to meet a lot of the old guys who trained there and went on to establish ski mountains in Aspen, Vail and other places after the war.
Minturn Saloon in Minturn is a cool spot to have lunch.
This post was edited on 4/11/15 at 1:58 pm
Posted on 4/11/15 at 2:29 pm to bayoubengals88
I love driving Trail Ridge Road in the park. It will be fully open in summertime
Posted on 4/11/15 at 3:52 pm to bayoubengals88
Drive/hike up Mt. Evans to Mirror Lake.
On the way to breck go over Loveland Pass rather than going through Eisenhower tunnel. Hike from the pass to Grays &Torreys, or Grizzley Peak.
Careful abt drinking at high altitude, your tolerance goes to shite.
On the way to breck go over Loveland Pass rather than going through Eisenhower tunnel. Hike from the pass to Grays &Torreys, or Grizzley Peak.
Careful abt drinking at high altitude, your tolerance goes to shite.
Posted on 4/11/15 at 4:07 pm to NYNolaguy1
Thanks for the advice. This is our last guy trip before everyone has kids...
Posted on 4/11/15 at 11:27 pm to bayoubengals88
Platte Ranch is where we went for hose riding. It was a very nice ride. Platte Ranch
We went with Performance Rafting Tours
We had younger kids with us and did a class 3, our guide said that Numbers trip is the best one for adults looking for a really good rapids run.
Country Boy Mine is the gold mine near Breckenridge.
A few pics from our trip...
We went with Performance Rafting Tours
We had younger kids with us and did a class 3, our guide said that Numbers trip is the best one for adults looking for a really good rapids run.
Country Boy Mine is the gold mine near Breckenridge.
A few pics from our trip...
Posted on 4/11/15 at 11:39 pm to bayoubengals88
Since I have to go see The Fray and Train in Denver for my wife's birthday, I think you should have to, too.
Posted on 4/11/15 at 11:39 pm to bayoubengals88
Actually flew to Colorado this weekend. Only thing I've done so far was go to pikes peak. That was some scary shite driving to the top. Decided to stay in Denver tonight, about to go check out the bar scene tonight. Not sure what's up for tomorrow.
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