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The world is big and I want to have a good look at it before it gets dark. - John Muir
Bike the Sulphur Mountain Loop
Ventura, California
28.6 mi
/ 2884 ft gain
The Sulphur Mountain Loop is a 28 mile cycling and mountain biking loop that begins in Ventura Canyon at the Sulphur Mountain Trailhead and loops through Ojai Valley.
Beginning at the Sulphur Mountain Road trailhead off Highway 33, follow the road up and over Sulphur Mountain and down until it connects with Ojai Valley Road. From there go left into the town of Ojai, going left at South Ventura ...
Hike the Coyote Ridge Trail
Fort Collins, Colorado
1.0
3 mi
/ 550 ft gain
The Coyote Ridge Natural Area is one of several Larimer County "gateway" preserves and Open Lands that lead into the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains, connecting the shrublands of the Great Plains to the Rocky Mountain themselves through a network of trails, parks, and preserves.
The Coyote Ridge trail itself begins on the Southwest side of Fort Collins on the west side of Taft Hill Road, jus...
Camp at the Cosmic Campground
Catron County, New MexicoCosmic Campground International Dark Sky Sanctuary (CCIDSS) is the first International Dark Sky Sanctuary located on National Forest System lands and also in North America.
Situated on the western edge of the Gila National Forest & Wilderness the Cosmic Campground offers a 360-degree, unobstructed view of the night sky with very little light pollution.
As one might expect the Cosmic Campgr...
Hike The Sisters in the Mokelumnee Wilderness
Alpine County, California
8 mi
/ 2500 ft gain
The Sisters offer a great day hike with fun scrambling and beautiful views of the Northern Sierra, Lake Tahoe, the Mokelumnee Wilderness, and the Carson River Canyon.The trail to The Sisters begins at Woods Lake (38.6855° N, 120.0095° W), at the end of Woods Lake Road off Highway 88, 1.5 miles west of the Carson Pass. Note that Woods Lake Road is not open during the winter.Take the obvious trai...
Hike Pyramid Peak via Rocky Canyon
Twin Bridges, California
5.0
7.4 mi
/ 4100 ft gain
Pyramid Peak is the tallest peak in the Crystal Range and the Desolation Wilderness, just west of Lake Tahoe. On a clear day it can be seen from the Bay Area over 150 miles away. Named for its distinct shape, Pyramid a massive heap of glaciated granite slabs and talus, and the Rocky Canyon route to its summit is the most direct and the most difficult climb in the Tahoe area in terms of elevatio...
Hike the Boston Hill Loop
Silver City, New Mexico
1.5 mi
/ 250 ft gain
The Boston Hill Open Space is a collection of trails on what is actually three hills overlooking the town of Silver City. There are numerous vista and also several now-abandoned mines at various elevation cutting deep gorges and ravines into the hill.
The primary trail is the Loop Trail which begins at the intersection of Highway 180 and W. Market Street just southwest of downtown. There is a l...
Inspiration Peak in Joshua Tree
Desert Hot Springs, California
1.81 mi
/ 425 ft gain
Most automobile-bound visitors to Joshua Tree make their way to Keys View, and why wouldn't they? It has some of the best views in the park and with it, some of the biggest, loudest crowds. Most don't realize that a short hike away is even *better* views and, if you're lucky, solitude, on top of Inspiration Point.
Inspiration Peak (or Mount Inspiration on some maps) is a 5,550' peak just to th...
Mountain Bike the Picnic Loop
Silver City, New Mexico
2 mi
/ 350 ft gain
Called the "Berg Trail" by Silver City locals in honor of Gary Berg who pioneered the extensive trail system around Gomez Peak, the Picnic Loop beginning at the Little Walnut Creek picnic area is a great way to be introduced to the incredible mountain biking trails to be found in the area.
Beginning at the picnic area, you can follow the trail in either a clockwise or counter-clockwise manner, ...
Snorkle Port Royal Gorge
José Santos Guardiola, HondurasIn the 17th century Port Royal on the far eastern end of Roatan was home to over 2000 pirates, 500 homes, and untold barrels of rum (and treasure). All that remains now is some rubble and ruins on Fort Morgan Cay, and a idyllic series of cays and coves surrounded by beautiful protected reefs and wrecks perfect for diving, snorkeling, and exploring.
Getting there is the trickiest part as there i...
Hike the K-Lynn Cameron Trail in the Red Mountain Open Space
Wellington, Colorado
5.4 mi
/ 800 ft gain
The K-Lynn Trail is a 2.4 mile loop trail that goes west off of the Ruby Wash Trail on the western side of the Red Mountain Open Space. To get there, take the Bent Rock Trail from the Red Mountain Open Space parking lot where the Red Canyon / Antelope Valley road dead-ends.Once on the Bent Rock Trail, go 0.9 miles till it connects with the Ruby Wash trail. Be sure to stay to the right as the ma...
Climb Greyrock Mountain
Bellvue, Colorado
5.0
7.1 mi
/ 3000 ft gain
The main trail begins at the Cache La Poudre river on the Poudre Canyon Highway about 30 minutes from Fort Collins. After about .75 miles the trail splits. To go left on Greyrock Meadows trail adds 2 miles to your trip and provides excellent views of Greyrock Mountain and Meadows from the south, eventually connecting back with Greyrock Mountain trail. Going right on Greyrock Mountain Trail take...
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