Ouray Hiking Trails – Great Views of Bear Creek Falls Ouray Colorado is surrounded by incredibly beautiful mountains and pictures abound. One of the great hikes accessed from town is the Sutton Mine Trail where some spectacular views beckon professional and amateur photographers alike. This hike is a fairly short out and back. From the…
Photographers and sight seers alike enjoy Blue Lakes, one of the most popular hikes in Southwest Colorado. There are several options, from a short 6 mile round trip to the lower lake, make a day of it, and hike to Blue Lakes Pass, about 11.5 miles, or, climb up and over from the trail head just past…
The area in and around Ouray is filled with a variety of hiking trails.Regardless of whether you are looking to scale a fourteener, or just want to explore the area, there is a hiking trail or two or three for you. The Baldy Peak Trail is a beautiful hike with unbelievable views of the Uncompahgre…
It’s hard to believe that so many amazing hiking trails exist right outside our doors in Ouray County! Whether you would like just a quick trek to a secluded valley or waterfall, or prefer to spend an hour or more to experience scenery seen by very few people, the options are limitless it would seem. The…
Hiking the Baby Bathtubs: a Short Sweet Hike in Southwest Colorado Ouray County boasts a variety of hiking trails easily accessible and ranging from a serene stroll along the river, to a harrowing climb over switchbacks and deer runs. The end result is however the same. You will be rewarded with spectacular views of the…
Ouray Colorado, nestled in the valley of towering 13,000 foot peaks, boasts wonderful hiking during the summer. But, even now as springtime takes hold, some fun hikes are already available, albeit somewhat short.