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Elk Meadow Loop (5.2 miles)
24 Sep 2019

Elk Meadow Loop (5.2 miles)

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Colorado, Hiking, Loops, Trails | 1

Elk Meadow in Evergreen, Colorado, features a trail system that takes visitors through grassy foothills and old-growth forests. The trails are connected and allow hikers to form loops of varying lengths. The trails range from easy to moderate and are … Continued

day, dogs, easy, Evergreen, family, kids
North Table Loop (7.7 miles)
14 Jul 2019

North Table Loop (7.7 miles)

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Colorado, Hiking, Loops, Trails | 0

North Table Mountain Park is a mesa that overlooks downtown Golden, Colorado. There are free parking areas on the east and west sides of the mountain that include restrooms with running water, water fountains, and bicycle repair tools. There is … Continued

day, easy, family, pets, weekend
Mount Galbraith Loop (4 miles)
5 Jul 2019

Mount Galbraith Loop (4 miles)

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Colorado, Hiking, Loops, Trails | 0

Mount Galbraith Loop is a 4-mile trail that circles the summit of Mt Galbraith in Golden, Colorado. It’s technically a lasso hike, meaning that you take part of the trail to the loop and then backtrack to the parking lot. … Continued

day, family, hike, moderate, weekend
Green Mountain & Hayden Trail Loop (3.2 miles)
25 Jun 2019

Green Mountain & Hayden Trail Loop (3.2 miles)

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Colorado, Hiking, Loops, Trails | 0

The Green Mountain & Hayden Trail Loop is a 3.2-mile loop trail in Lakewood, Colorado. The area is a hilly natural space nestled among urban sprawl that features a gravel parking lot and a series of popular trails. The loop … Continued

children, day, easy, family, pets, trail running, views, weekend
Whiteside Mountain Loop (2 miles)
8 Apr 2019

Whiteside Mountain Loop (2 miles)

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Hiking, Loops, North Carolina, Trails | 0

Whiteside Mountain is a popular tourist attraction nestled between Cashiers and Highlands in North Carolina. The hike is comprised of a 2-mile loop and has scenic views at the top. There is a large gravel parking lot with privies and … Continued

cashiers, day hike, easy, family, Highlands, kids, loop, weekend
Planning to hike the Tahoe Rim Trail (TRT)
5 Mar 2019

Planning to hike the Tahoe Rim Trail (TRT)

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Hiking, Loops, Tahoe Rim Trail | 1

I like to take a backpacking trip in the late summer/early fall each year. It forces me to stay in shape and it allows me to explore different regions of the country fairly inexpensively. You save a lot of money … Continued

CA, lake tahoe, loop, NV, reno, truckee
Cat Gap/Art Loeb/Butter Gap Loop (9.5 miles, 2 waterfalls)
22 Oct 2018

Cat Gap/Art Loeb/Butter Gap Loop (9.5 miles, 2 waterfalls)

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Art Loeb Trail, Hiking, Loops, North Carolina, Trails, Waterfalls | 0

I have hiked this area pretty thoroughly. I’ve done the Art Loeb Trail in sections both ways and have thru-hiked it twice. Last time, I day-hiked it in 13 hours. I’ve done Cat Gap and John Rock. So imagine my … Continued

family, moderate, Pisgah National Forest, waterfalls, weekend
Sipsey Wilderness Loop (22.3 miles)
9 Oct 2018

Sipsey Wilderness Loop (22.3 miles)

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Alabama, Backpacking, Hiking, Loops, Trails | 0

Despite growing up in Alabama, I’ve never really explored northwest Alabama. I’ve driven through the area to get to Memphis, but that’s about it. I was pleasantly surprised by the diverse flora and fauna in the Sipsey Wilderness. Hiking Sipsey … Continued

alabama, sipsey river
Standing Indian Mountain Loop (25 miles)
7 May 2018

Standing Indian Mountain Loop (25 miles)

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Appalachian Trail, Backpacking, Hiking, Loops, North Carolina, Trails | 6

The Standing Indian Mountain Loop is a moderate 25-mile hike that mostly follows the Appalachian Trail (AT) as it makes a semi-circle around the Nantahala Basin. I usually avoid the AT in the warmer months, but I thought that early … Continued

beginner, easy, family, kids, moderate, overnight, summer, trip, vacation, weekend
Appalachian Trail & Bartram Trail Loop (58 miles)
19 Feb 2018

Appalachian Trail & Bartram Trail Loop (58 miles)

by Chad Chandler | posted in: Appalachian Trail, Backpacking, Hiking, Loops, North Carolina, Trails | 6

I spent most of January fighting off head and chest colds, so I wanted to get out in February and grind out some miles. I considered several trails, but the lack of car shuttling tipped the scales in favor of … Continued

fun, moderate, overnight, strenuous, trip, weekend

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You can't really tell, but Red Rocks Amphitheater is right down there.
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Just finished a weekend camping trip in southern Colorado. We got to drive the famous #MillionDollarHighway and grab a beer and some BBQ in Silverton. 
The #OurayPerimeterTrail was the most rewarding short hike I have ever done. You climb up into the mountains (often on the edge of a cliff) and walk completely around the entire valley town of Ouray. It was absolutely spectacular. The foliage was in peak colors and the temperature was perfect. 
It's easy to see why Ouray is called the "Switzerland of the Americas." We got very lucky with this trip. 
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