Chautauqua Park: Royal Arch Trail
  • Boulder
  • Colorado
  • USA
Date of Trek: Saturday, May 30, 2009
Quick Summary: An out-and-back hike starting from Chautauqua Park up to the rock formation known as Royal Arch.
Distance 3.5 mi / 5.6 km Starting Elevation 5679 ft / 1731 m
Lowest Elevation 5679 ft / 1731 m Highest Elevation 6965 ft / 2123 m
Description
A short, strenuous hike that has you scrambling over rock slides and boulders as well as climbing/descending numerous rock stairs. However, the view from the top and the arch itself make it all worth it. The trail has a decent elevation gain over the short distance and is definitely not just a stroll in the park.

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Ouzel Falls Trail
  • Rocky Mountain National Park
  • Colorado
  • USA
Date of Trek: Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Quick Summary: An out-and-back hike with stops at Copeland Falls, Calypso Cascades, and Ouzel Falls
Distance 5.4 mi / 8.7 km Starting Elevation 8409 ft / 2563 m
Lowest Elevation 8409 ft / 2563 m Highest Elevation 9465 ft / 2885 m
Description
A 5.4 mile out-and-back hike that passes numerous waterfalls and cascades. The trail begins by following North St. Vrain Creek to Copeland Falls, a series of falls dropping 12ft. Later, the trail crosses the creek and climbs to Calypso Cascades, a 90ft series of cascades streaming down the mountain fed by Cony Creek. After crossing the cascades on a series of bridges, the trail climbs another mile to Ouzel Falls, a 60ft waterfall fed by Ouzel Creek. Turn around here for the 5.4mi hike or continue on to Ouzel or Bluebird Lakes if you desire a longer trek.

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Chasm Falls & Trail Ridge Road
  • Rocky Mountain National Park
  • Colorado
  • USA
Date of Trek: Friday, May 15, 2009
Quick Summary: A driving tour of RMNP with a short stop at Chasm Falls.

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