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  • New Castle, Colorado

    Snowshoe to Mt. Colorow Overlook

    1.5 mi / 1000 ft gain
    Although this hike could be done in a loop, it is also doable in the out-and-back format. I would recommend the out-and-back during winter months when the more eastern loop (beginning around Mustang Dr) is vulnerable to small avalanches.If you want to do this hike in the winter, head on Alder Ave...
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  • Rifle, Colorado

    Hike through Rifle Falls State Park

    5.0
    1.5 mi / 70 ft gain
    Rifle Falls State Park is situated just 14 miles north east of major Colorado highway I-70. The park offers a wide variety of activities including hiking, fishing, biking, photography, camping, and spelunking (for the especially adventurous).There are several trails at Rifle Falls, the most popul...
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  • Rifle, Colorado

    Explore Rifle Falls

    4.6
    RIfle Falls is located up Rifle Canyon just outside of the town of Rifle on I-70 in Southern Colorado. After driving by the sign for this gem many times on my drives from Utah to Colorado I made a short detour to check out the falls and have some lunch.The state park is small with a some short tr...
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  • Rifle, Colorado

    Rifle Falls

    5.0
    0.63 mi / 85 ft gain
    Rifle Falls is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Silt, Colorado.
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  • Glenwood Springs, Colorado

    Relax at Glenwood Hot Springs

    4.5
    Glenwood is best known for its large hot springs pool, kept between 90 and 93 degrees, while the minerals in the water are meant to provide a natural therapy to the body. There is also a smaller therapy pool, at 104 degrees, and a spa, as well. You'll find all the amenities you need here, and wi...
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  • Rifle, Colorado

    Rifle Gap Reservoir

    5.0
    1.54 mi / 46 ft gain
    Rifle Gap Reservoir is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Rifle, Colorado.
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  • Glenwood Springs, Colorado

    Hike the Grizzly Creek Trail

    5.0
    7.9 mi / 1900 ft gain
    Take exit 121 off Interstate 70 (a rest stop exit), and follow signs to a secondary parking lot near Grizzly Creek. This is a great addition to the nearby Hanging Lake & Spouting Rock hikes just 4 miles East on I-70. Because these two are so popular, Grizzly Creek is a great, not very well kn...
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  • Gypsum, Colorado

    Camp at Heart Lake

    Ever wanted to pick a spot on the map and just GO for the weekend? That's exactly how we discovered Heart Lake. Our only recommendation is don't do it in October, when it might snow. A lot.As there's not much to do other than hike around up there, we combined the day with a morning mountain bike ...
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  • Glenwood Springs, Colorado

    Hanging Lake

    4.7
    3.06 mi / 1168 ft gain
    Hanging Lake is a beautifully unique natural wonder. Surrounded by dramatic, pine tree lined cliffs, a unique community of hanging plants thrive beside waterfalls cascading in to this glimmering turquoise pool of water. If this isn’t enough to entice you- the trail leading up to the lake is rathe...
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  • Glenwood Springs, Colorado

    Spouting Rock via Hanging Lakes Trail

    4.4
    2.85 mi / 1529 ft gain
    To get to Spouting Rock you need to take the same trailhead as Hanging Lake. I made the hike in the offseason when there was still ice on the trail and using crampons were imperative. The hike to Hanging Lake is rather steep and while it's only about 1.2 miles long it takes about an hour. Once yo...
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  • Carbondale, Colorado

    Trail Run Mushroom Rock and Red Hill

    5.0
    3 mi
    Mushroom Rock sits high above Colorado Highway 82 overlooking the town of Carbondale. With huge views up the Crystal and Roaring Fork River Valleys, terrain that inspires more desert-Utah than Rocky-Mountain-Colorado, this recreation area feels like a getaway even when it is minutes from Main Str...
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  • Carbondale, Colorado

    Camp at Prince Creek

    3.0
    From Colorado State Highway 82, turn south onto Highway 133 (toward Carbondale). Continue south past the Carbondale Main Street roundabout. After two miles, turn East onto Prince Creek Road. Follow this four miles to where the pavement ends. After passing through a cattle gate, BLM land lines the...
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  • Carbondale, Colorado

    Mountain Bike Prince Creek

    Turn south off Colorado State Highway 82 onto Highway 133 toward Carbondale. Continue south past the Carbondale Main Street roundabout. After two miles, turn East onto Prince Creek Road. Follow this four miles to where the pavement ends. This is the best place to park to start biking or running.F...
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  • Gypsum, Colorado

    Camp at Deep Creek Campground

    I was driving from Denver to Telluride and wanted a camping spot along the way so I decided to make a random turn off of 70 and sure enough found some beautiful BLM land to camp on. The Deep Creek Campground is along a dirt road about 2 miles off of a paved road. There are 6 camping sites along t...
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  • Gypsum, Colorado

    Camp at Dotsero Crater

    COLORADO'S YOUNGEST VOLCANO The Dotsero crater is Colorado's youngest volcano, erupting a mere 4,200 years ago. While the crater may not be as dramatic as Mt. St Helens, Mt. Baker, or other volcanos in the U.S., it's quite an unusual terrain feature to come across in Colorado, and offers some gre...
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  • Carbondale, Colorado

    Relax at Penny Hot Springs

    4.0
    This 20-foot pool is surrounded by beautiful peaks, and is only a short distance from the parking area. Keep in mind this spot is popular on the weekends.
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Camping and Lodging in New Castle

Glenwood Springs West / Colorado River KOA Holiday
Silt, Colorado

Glenwood Springs West / Colorado River KOA Holiday

Carbondale / Crystal River KOA Holiday
Carbondale, Colorado

Carbondale / Crystal River KOA Holiday

Thompson Creek Campground
Marble, Colorado

Thompson Creek Campground

Marvine Campground
Meeker, Colorado

Marvine Campground

Shepherds Rim Campground
Meeker, Colorado

Shepherds Rim Campground

Bogan Flats Campground Grp S
Carbondale, Colorado

Bogan Flats Campground Grp S

Guides, Insights and Stories from New Castle

New Permit & Shuttle System for Hanging Lake, Colorado

New Permit & Shuttle System for Hanging Lake, Colorado

Brynn Schmidt

A Beginner Backpacker's Trek in the Maroon Bells Snowmass Wilderness

A Beginner Backpacker's Trek in the Maroon Bells Snowmass Wilderness

Chris Kulakowski

The Four Pass Loop (in a day)

The Four Pass Loop (in a day)

Kyle Frost

5 Hikes to See Fall Foliage in Aspen

5 Hikes to See Fall Foliage in Aspen

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The Ultimate Adventure Bucket List for Aspen, Colorado

The Ultimate Adventure Bucket List for Aspen, Colorado

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3 Adventures in Aspen with Beautiful Autumn Leaves

3 Adventures in Aspen with Beautiful Autumn Leaves

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