Maroon Bells Backpacking Trip in Aspen, Colorado

Maroon Bells Backpacking Trip in Aspen, Colorado

July 2022 - backpacking with lots of incredible friends on beautiful Ute land.

Chinns Lake Colorado

Chinns Lake Colorado

This lake is beautiful and can be accessed by car or by hiking up. If driving up, you definitely need a higher lifted vehicle and a ton of confidence in your driving. The road is as narrow as a hiking trail and there is a chance you’ll see another car and have to try to squeeze past them on the cliff side. Parking is also limited at the top. Although I drove up this trail, I would recommend hiking the 2 or 3 miles for peace of mind. There are several camping spots at the top around the lake. Gorgeous views, open sky and a cool dilapidated cabin in the water.

Colorado Sunrise Hike - Indian Peaks Wilderness - Lake Isabelle

Colorado Summer Sunrise Hike - Indian Peaks Wilderness - Lake Isabelle

August 6th 4:55am-7:18am

I woke up at 3:45am for this hike. I drove to Ward while listening to Clozee’s new song “Falling in Love” and thought about how grateful I am to live in Colorado and be able to go for sunrise hikes on Friday mornings. I saw a shooting star a few minutes into the drive and endless stars the rest of the way.

It was only 45 degrees when I started hiking, but it got warmer quickly. I got to the lake just as the sun was coming up and changing color on the mountains. I only saw 1 other person on the way up to the lake on this hike. It’s so healing for me to go for early morning hikes in my own company. I’m able to get out of my mind a little and be more present and grateful for all the natural things in front of me. It always takes a little convincing to get myself out of bed so early, but sunrise hikes are superior <3

Eldora, CO Lost Lake Hike

Eldora, CO Lost Lake Hike

This hike was a perfect challenge with lots of hiking uphill and about 4.5 miles round trip. The hike goes through pine groves, past waterfalls and up to Lost Lake which has gorgeous views of the mountains in the distance and beautiful water.

I got to hike this trail with my childhood friend who came to Colorado for a weekend to visit and enjoy the mountains.

Rocky Mountain National Park Lake Hikes - Dream Lake & Emerald Lake

August 10th, 2019

I had been to Dream lake once in October of 2018. It was a foggy, rainy/snowy day. The visibility was only as good as about 20 feet in front of me. Going back to this lake and up to Emerald Lake in August of 2019, I got to see the mountains in the distance that I had never seen before! I loved this difference in weather patterns and season.

These lakes are great hikes to get to with stunning views and beautiful at any time of the year.