8 Easy Mountains to Summit Right in Your Backyard
Despite the occasional snow this winter, there has been many beautiful days for hiking. While you may not be ready for a winter Fourteener, I think you can definitely summit some of these super close beautiful mountains with amazing views. Just be sure to bring your crampons! Although some of these trails at the right time you may not need the crampons. My list gets progressively harder, so start at the top and climb your way up to the tops of those mountains first.
1. Bald Mountain, 1.5 miles one way: From Boulder, head west on Mapleton and on up about 7 miles on Sunshine Canyon. The small Boulder County Parks and Open Space parking lot will be on your left. This short hike is scenic and a quick trip to get to an amazing 360 degree peak view. You’ll see the skyline of Denver as well as the Continental Divide on a clear day. There is a option to take a shorter, steeper trail straight to the top too if you just want to get up there.
2. Sugarloaf Mountain, ~1 mile one way: It’s just a short drive up Canyon from Boulder (and a few …read more
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