RockyMountainHikingTrails.com Adds 8 New Hikes to Website

RockyMountainHikingTrails.com continues to expand! Kathy and I recently returned from a two-week hiking trip to Crested Butte and the San Juan Mountains near Ouray. As a result, we just added 8 new hikes to our website. By far, Red Mountain Number #3 and Scarp Ridge were the highlights of the trip, in terms of high mountain scenery. However, the hike up to the West Gold Hill Dinosaur Trackway in Ouray was likely the most unique destination we've ever hiked to. In fact, this destination, which visits the longest continuous dinosaur trackway in the world, was just recently protected by the National Forest Service. Moreover, the previous owners of this land didn't know the tracks were made by a dinosaur until 2021! You can find more detail about this hike below.

Here's a quick rundown on what's been added to our site:

Scarp Ridge: As already mentioned, absolute outstanding views await you on this tough but rewarding hike just west of Crested Butte.

Before heading to the higher elevations in and around Crested Butte, both the East River Trail and the Upper Lower Loop are great warm-up hikes. Both offer outstanding scenery, a profusion of wildflowers in the early summer and colorful aspens in the fall.

Red Mountain Number 3: The brilliant red, crimson and vermilion colors of the three “Reds” look like something you might find on Mars. This is a must-do hike when in the Ouray / Silverton area.

The West Gold Hill Dinosaur Trackway: is located just above Ouray. It contains 134 consecutive footprints made by a long-neck sauropod dinosaur that extend for 106 yards.

Mesa Creek Trail: Nice hike to stretch your legs out if driving along Highway 50 through Colorado. It's located on the western end of the Curecanti National Recreation Area.

Lizard Head Overlook: This hike provides a great view of Lizard Head Peak near Telluride - without having to climb Black Face Mountain.

Judd Falls: Another easy hike in the Crested Butte area.

You can find several other hikes throughout Colorado on our Other Colorado Hiking Trails page.

Hope you find these helpful! Happy trails!



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Check out our online trail guides:

• Glacier National Park: HikinginGlacier.com

• Grand Teton National Park: TetonHikingTrails.com

• Rocky Mountain National Park: RockyMountainHikingTrails.com