
Connor Bruson
Colorado native living for God and adventure around the world. Cyclist, runner, hiker; addicted to summit views and singletrack. Proud husband to an amazing videographer and my adventure partner for life.
Hike Crystal Falls Trail to Crystal Creek Reservoir
5.25 mi
/ 1750 ft gain
The Basics:
The little town of Green Mountain Falls often gets overlooked as motorists speed up Highway 24 to Woodland Park and beyond. However, big hiking opportunities abound here. The town probably has as many miles of hiking trails as it has m...
Hike to the top of Castle Rock
5.0
2 mi
/ 800 ft gain
The Basics: If you've never been to Green Mountain Falls, you're missing out! This tiny mountain hamlet, just off Hwy 24 before Woodland Park, hosts a vibrant collection of local shops and eateries around its community lake. It is also home to man...
Soak in Manby Hot Springs
4.0
1.5 mi
/ 300 ft gain
The Basics:
Hot springs abound in the Taos area. From the all-inclusive (and expensive) Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort to free, primitive hot springs like this one or neighboring Black Rock Hot Springs just to the north, there is no lack of h...
Hike the Bondi to Coogee Beach Coastal Walk
4.3
4.1 mi
/ 700 ft gain
The Basics: Australia's pristine beaches and coastlines are probably its main tourism attraction, and one of the most famous beaches is Bondi Beach in Sydney. It is only 45 minutes by train from Sydney Intl. Airport, or 2-3 train stops from Downto...
Hike Mt. Herman
4.0
6.3 mi
/ 1900 ft gain
The Basics: Mt. Herman is the most prominent peak overlooking Monument, CO and is easily spotted from I-25. The area between Monument and the mountain hosts a large network of meandering trails that are great for trail running and mountain biking....
Run the Challenge Hill
5.0
0.6 mi
/ 200 ft gain
The Basics: The Challenge Hill, or as I like to call it, the Mini-Incline, is a shrunken version of its big brother to the south in Manitou. However, don't let its relatively small 200 stair count fool you - this hill is a serious workout! Located...
Hike Mt. Muscoco
4.8
3.6 mi
/ 1400 ft gain
The Basics: Mt. Muscoco (8020 ft.) is one of the easier summits in the Colorado Springs Front Range area, and you are quickly rewarded with 360 degree views after climbing 1.8 miles and 1,400 feet. The path is well-defined and maintained after it ...
Bike the Garden of the Gods Loop
5.0
6 mi
/ 500 ft gain
The Basics: Garden of the Gods is a free, public park on the Western edge of Colorado Springs. Open year round, the excellent paved roads with wide bike lanes provide road bikers with multiple loop options from 3 to 10+ miles. From casual bike rid...
Trail Run at Snodgrass Mountain
7 mi
/ 950 ft gain
Looking for an easy trail run, close to town, with killer views? Snodgrass Mountain Trail is one of your best bets, with flowy singletrack through aspen groves and views of Mt. Gothic and Mt. Crested Butte. While there are endless beautiful trails...
Mountain Bike at Penitente Canyon
8 mi
/ 900 ft gain
The Area: The maze of large round boulders in Penitente Canyon was once a refuge for a radical Christian sect. Now it is home to some radical mountain biking trails! Think Moab features, Fruita flow, and no crowds. Read below to find out the best ...
Hike Devisadero Peak
5.8 mi
/ 1500 ft gain
The Basics:
8,304 foot Devisadero Peak, which literally translates to "lookout," does not actually provide a great view from its treed summit. However, this lollipop loop hike has many vantage points over the Taos Valley as it snakes up and around...
Explore Scenic World
1.5 mi
The Katoomba area of the Blue Mountains is so packed with epic sights that it's difficult to see them all! Scenic World allows you to see many of these sights, such as Katoomba Falls, the Three Sisters, and walking on the forest floor in just a fe...
Mountain Bike Lake Pueblo State Park
13 mi
/ 350 ft gain
The Basics: Pueblo Reservoir is one of the largest bodies of water on the Front Range, which isn't saying much, but in my opinion this is the best recreation area around Pueblo! Thanks to Southern Colorado Trail Builders, there are dozens of miles...
Mountain Bike at Oil Well Flats
13 mi
/ 1200 ft gain
The Basics: Picture this: Winter on Colorado's Front Range. It snowed yesterday. You're stir crazy because today it's 60 degrees and sunny outside, but the trails are a muddy mess! Cue Oil Well Flats. Located just an hour outside of Colorado Sprin...
Run the Yucca Flats Trails at Palmer Park
3 mi
The Basics:It might be easy to overlook Palmer Park if you're planning an adventure outing in Colorado Springs, but definitely don't discount this inner-city oasis! It took me many years to memorize Palmer Park's confusing trail system (the trail ...
Explore Lake Matheson
4.5
2.7 mi
/ 98.4 ft gain
The Basics: Just a few kilometers outside the town of Fox Glacier, Lake Matheson provides stunning vistas in a mere 4.4 km return walk alongside a river, through dense foliage, and by expansive fields. Your adventure begins at a large carpark, com...
Photograph the Three Sisters
4.0
0.75 mi
/ 200 ft gain
No visit to Katoomba and the Blue Mountains would be complete without viewing the Three Sisters. There is a main viewing area at Echo Point, which offers amazing views of the rock formation and the surrounding valley, with the Blue Mountain's sign...
Photograph Wildlife in Tarangire NP
Africa is cheap, right? I mean, 1 U.S. dollar is worth ~2200 Tanzanian Shillings. Well, unfortunately for most travelers, safaris and other touristy attractions in Tanzania are priced with the wealthy Western tourist in mind. Because of this, you ...
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