NameLength (miles)Elevation Gain (ft)Max Elevation (ft)DifficultyStars (5)DateConditionsPartner(s)Drive from Denver (minutes)Land MGMTNotes
Belcher Hill to Mustang Trail2.116467,887Moderate411/16/2024Cold, some snow on the ground.Kiyo Pai, Tricia Bonman45
Ski Tour: Caribou Hill1.7369610,481Moderate51/21/2024Heavy powder (not wet, just extremely heavy)Paul Bernard60
Sniktau4.1147313,125Difficult510/27/2024Chelsea Schmitt60Arapaho National Forest
Mount Galbraith via Nightbird Gulch6.2612866,741Moderate38/26/2024Kiyo Pai, Tricia Bonman, Chelsea Schmitt30Mount Galbraith Park
Red Rocks and Morrison Slide Loop3.246926,783Moderate410/20/2024Kiyo Pai, Tricia Bonman, Chelsea Schmitt25
Cadillac North Ridge Trail4.911841,503Difficult510/8/2024Sunny and coolKiyo Pai, Tricia BonmanAcadia National Park
Gorham Mountain Loop2.14492507Moderate58/7/2024Very rainy and wetKiyo Pai, Tricia BonmanAcadia National Park
Rockland Breakwater200Easy510/8/2024Sunny, golden hour, cool but nice.Kiyo Pai, Tricia BonmanRockland, Maine
Mackworth Island1.65959Easy410/3/2024Sunny, golden hour, cool but nice.Kiyo Pai, Tricia BonmanFalmouth, Maine
Gem Lake Trail3.610048,832Moderate49/22/2024Kiyo Pai, Tricia Bonman, Alex Madsen, Zobel, Andy, Ruby90RMNP
Estes Cone (from rental house)4153510,956Difficult59/21/2024Kiyo Pai, Tricia Bonman, Alex Madsen, Zobel, Paul Bernard, Meagan Larson90RMNP
Nymph, Dream, and Emerald Lakes3.468910,125Moderate59/19/2024Kiyo Pai, Tricia Bonman, Alex Madsen, Zobel90Rocky Mountain National Park
Chasm Lake8.61254311,794Difficulty59/20/2024Great weather, a bit chillyAlex Madson, ZobelRMNP
Peak to Plains Trail3.43746,856Very easy49/14/2024Kiyo Pai, Tricia Bonman, Paul Bernard, Meagan Larson.25Clear Creek Canyon Park
Fowler Trail4.16006,283Very easy59/22/2024Kiyo Pai, Tricia Bonman, David Pai, Chris Pai30Eldorado Canyon State Park
Hike near Pine, CO2.934828,983Moderate9/8/2024
Caribou (Kiyo's First Summit!!!)2.5457410,490Moderate59/1/2024Great weather, a bit warm wearing Kiyo.Kiyo Pai, Tricia Bonman45Roosevelt National Forest
Upper Forest Lakes Trail8.5184710,869Moderate58/25/2024Good summer weather, no storm.Derek Pedersen60James Peak WildernessMushroom hunting
Snowshoe Hare and Mule Deer Trail0.731009,309338/16/2024HotKiyo Pai, Tricia Bonman90Golden Gate Canyon State ParkHike on Kiyo's first camping trip!!!
Dude's fishing hole from camp ground1.31578,968348/17/2024HotKiyo Pai, Tricia Bonman90Golden Gate Canyon State ParkHike on Kiyo's first camping trip!!!
Mount Falcon Castle Trail Loop6.916477,648Moderate48/11/2024Paul Bernard30Mount Falcon Park
Chautauqua and Bluebell-Baird Trail0.5505,793Easy38/6/2024Very hot, especially with baby front carrierKiyo Pai, Tricia Bonman, Loraine Schmitt, Robert Schmitt30Boulder OMSPKiyo's first hike!!!
Mount Galbraith via Nightbird Gulch3.17686,741Easy38/4/2024Paul Bernard30Mount Galbraith ParkStopped early due to pregnancy fatigue
Mount Morrison South Ridge Trail420477,877Difficult56/27/2024Paul Bernard20Matthews Winters ParkSuper convenient workout near Denver, feel like a big mountain trail.
Red Rocks Trading Post Trail2.13646,320Very easy56/14/2024Tricia Bonman30Red Rocks ParkAnniversary hike
First and Second Flatiron Trail2.914677,169Moderate56/8/2024Tricia Bonman35Boulder OSMP
Belcher Hill4.78377,870Moderate35/26/2024Tricia Bonman45
Sniktau, first saddle1.8190912,902Moderate55/11/2024None60Arapaho National Forest
Mayhem Guch4.77977,510Moderate34/13/2024Tricia Bonman30Centennial Cone ParkTricia pregnancy hike
Dakota Ridge Trail4.18466,650Easy53/30/2024Tricia Bonman, Loraine Schmitt, Robert Schmitt20Matthews Winters ParkGreat mellow hike.
Mount Galbraith via Nightbird Gulch3.17686,741Easy32/19/2024SnowTricia Bonman30Mount Galbraith ParkStopped early due to pregnancy fatigue
Ski Tour: Caribou Hill3.269610,481Moderate51/21/2024Great snowPaul Bernard60
Ski Tour: Niwot Mountain via CMC trail4.764310,613Moderate51/14/2024Great snowTricia Bonman, Paul Bernard, Natasha Steinmann, Katie Schweber60Brainard Lake Recreation Area
Fowler Trail (extended)7.114276,910Moderate51/6/2024Tricia Bonman, Paul Bernard, Meagan Larson30Eldorado Canyon State Park
Sawmill Trail2.855717,873Easy312/29/2023Tricia BonmanPregnancy, so slower hike
Trail Ridge Road5.980110,467Moderate41/6/2024Tricia Bonman, Paul Bernard, Meagan Larson, Katie Schweber
Estes Cone6.4188310,956Difficult512/31/2023Very snowyTricia Bonman, Paul Bernard, Meagan Larson90RMNP
Ski Tour: Brainard, Gateway to Road216710,191Moderate41/28/2023Tricia Bonman, Loraine Schmitt, Robert Schmitt, Chelsea Schmitt60
Red Rocks and Morrison Slide Loop3.246926,783Moderate412/25/2023Tricia Bonman, Loraine Schmitt, Robert Schmitt, Chelsea Schmitt25
Beaver Brook Trail3.55287,175Moderate412/21/2023Tricia Bonman35Windy Saddle Open Space Park
Mount Morrison South Ridge Trail420477,877Difficult512/19/202320Matthews Winters ParkSuper convenient workout near Denver, feel like a big mountain trail.
Dakota Ridge Trail4.18466,650Easy512/18/2023Tricia Bonman, Loraine Schmitt, Robert Schmitt20Matthews Winters ParkGreat mellow hike.
Mount Galbraith via Cedar Gulch Trail4.59787,252Moderate411/26/2023Tricia Bonman
Fowler Trail4.16006,283Very easy511/22/202330Eldorado Canyon State Park
Belcher Hill4.99456,962Moderate311/18/2023Tricia Bonman30
Beaver Brook Trail3.55287,175Moderate411/12/2023Tricia Bonman35Windy Saddle Open Space Park
First and Second Flatiron Trail2.914677,169Moderate511/5/202335Boulder OSMP
Sniktau, first saddle1.8190912,902Moderate510/28/2023None60Arapaho National Forest
Peak to Plains Trail3.43746,856Very easy410/18/2023HNC Team25Clear Creek Canyon Park
Peak to Plains Trail3.242536,856Very easy410/15/2023Tricia Bonman25Clear Creek Canyon Park
Caribou3.432268,645Easy310/8/2023
Dakota Ridge Trail4.18466,650Easy59/24/2023Sunny and warm (64 degrees!!)Tricia Bonman20Matthews Winters ParkGreat mellow hike.
Mosier PLateau Trail (Hood River)2.05551568Moderate39/15/2023Tricia Bonman, Natasha Steinmann, Derek Pedersen, Joe Vallella, Katie Schweber
Mcclintock lower and upper trail3.26436,056Moderate39/4/2023Tricia Bonman
Fowler Trail4.96276,283Very easy59/3/202330Eldorado Canyon State Park
Chautauqua and Bluebell-Baird Trail2.555386,114Easy39/2/2023Tricia Bonman
Harding Icefield Trail8.129563,267Difficult58/25/2023Rainy, calmTricia Bonman, Katie Schweber, Joe VallellaKenai Fjords National Park
Mayflower Gulch Grand Traverse4.1687311,851Moderate58/9/2023Sunny, slightly windyHNC Team90White River National Forest
Black Bear/ Rorseshoe Loop1.657978,958Moderate34/6/2023Tricia Bonman
South Rim, Roxborough State Park2.823546,284Moderate36/19/2023Hot and sunnyTricia Bonman45Roxborough State Park
Tilting Mesa to Mesa Top Loop46006,485Easy36/18/2023Tricia Bonman25North Table Mountain Park
Rawhide Trail, Belcher Hill, and Sawmill Trail711787,890Moderate46/10/2023Paul Bernard25White Ranch Open Space/Park
Red Rocks & Morrison Slide Trails3.378396,791Easy55/29/2023Tricia Bonman25Red Rocks Park
Bear Peak via Shanahan Ridge5.226878,455Difficult54/23/2023Tricia Bonman30Boulder OSMP
Ski Tour: Alberta Peak439911,542Difficult54/14/2023Absoultely amazing powderTricia Bonman, Katie Schweber, Joe Vallella, Natasha Steinmann, Derek Pedersen, Paul Bernard, Meagan Larson240San Juan National ForestSki tour up Wolf Creek the weekend after closing, following an amazing powder dump the night before. First up, and first down.
Bear Peak via Shanahan Ridge5.226878,455Difficult54/8/2023Tricia Bonman30Boulder OSMP
Three Sisters Trail1.943977,791Easy43/19/2023Tricia BonmanAlderfer Three Sisters Park
Ski Tour: Onahu Creek Trail2.64929,383Moderate53/11/2023Great snowNoneRMNP
Ski Tour: Onahu Creek Trail2.64929,383Moderate53/11/2023Great snowNoneRMNP
Ski Tour: Green Mountain Trail1282900Moderate53/5/2023Amazing snowNone120RMNP
Ski Tour: Coyote Valley Trail0.5498,859Easy43/5/2023Great snowTricia Bonman120RMNP
Ski Tour: Onahu Creek Trail0.6698,881Easy53/5/2023Great snowTricia BonmanRMNPTricia testing/learning her new backcountry ski gear
Ski Tour: Green Mountain Trail1.5300900Moderate53/5/2023Amazing snowNone120RMNP
Ski Tour: Brainard, CMC South Trail1.210810,171Easy32/26/2023Extremely deep snow, quite challenging to navigate but very fun.Tricia Bonman60
Staunton Ranch, Old Mill, and Border Line Trail Loop1.62568,852Easy32/20/2023Tricia45Staunton State Park
Boulder Viewpoint Trail48766,331Easy32/11/2024Tricia Bonman, Natasha Steinman30Boulder OSMP
Royal Arch Trail3.414306,939Moderate42/5/2023SnowyTricia Bonman30Boulder OSMP
Ski Tour: Brainard, Gateway to Road4.337710,191Moderate41/28/2023Tricia Bonman60
Ski Tour: Caribou5.858710,388Moderate51/27/2023Heavy snowTricai Bonman, Paul Bernard, Meagan Larson, Natasha Steinmann, Derek Pedersen60
Dome Rock via Button Rock Trail3.413628,008Moderate401/14/2023Tricia Bonman60Roosevelt National Forest
First and Second Flatiron Trail2.914677,169Moderate51/8/2023Tricia Bonman35Boulder OSMP
Beaver Brook Trail45417,201Easy412/31/2022Tricia Bonman35Windy Saddle Open Space Park
Lake Helene via Fern Lake Trail3.679710,236Easy412/29/2022SnowyTricia Bonman90RMNP
City Creek outlaw Springs Loop3.14435,002Easy312/26/2022ChillyTricia Bonman, Mike BonmanPocatello, ID
City Creek outlaw Springs Loop3.14435,002Easy312/20/2022ChillyTricia Bonman, Mike BonmanPocatello, ID
Nightbird Gulch to Mount Galbraith5.413067,254Moderate412/17/2022ChillyTricia Bonman30Mount Galbraith Park
Dakota Ridge Trail4.18466,650Easy512/10/2022Sunny and warm (64 degrees!!)Tricia Bonman20Matthews Winters ParkGreat mellow hike.
Wahkena Falls Loop5.916901,568Moderate511/23/2022Cold but sunnyMarissa Pai, Chelsea Schmitt1900Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
The Nob4.51142594Moderate511/20/2022Very windy at the top, otherwise sunny/foggy brisk morningTricia Bonman1220Siuslaw National ForestEpic coastal views!
Sniktau Mountain (partial)1.992512,900Difficult511/6/2022Cold with epic cloudsJoe Vallella60Arapaho National Forest
Chair Rocks10.18437,861Moderate (just long)410/30/2022Sunny, slightly coldTricia Bonman60Pike National ForestFlat most of the way, quite good scenery though. Cool rocks where we turned around with potentially great camping spots.
Dakota Ridge Trail4.18466,650Easy510/23/2022Tricia Bonman20Matthews Winters ParkGreat mellow hike.
Oia Trail5.913201,125Easy510/19/2022Sunny/warm/windyTricia Bonman, Robert Schmitt, Loraine SchmittIt would take too long.Faros Akrotiriou-OiasInsanely epic hike around Oia in Greece.
Sniktau Mountain3.7137113,100Difficult59/30/2022Cold with epic cloudsAlone60Arapaho National ForestQuick hike on the way back from Deep Dive Week at work.
Rawhide Trail, Belcher Hill, and Sawmill Trail5.912617,890Easy49/18/2022Paul Bernard 25White Ranch Open Space/Park
Tricia Bonman2.914677,169Moderate59/17/2022Tricia Bonman35Boulder OSMPClassic hike, great for relatively for out-of-towners.
Mt. Sanitas via Sunshine Canyon4.99226,840Moderate49/11/2022Sunny/warmNatasha Steinmann, Tricia Bonman45Boulder OSMP
Corwina Park3.16507,375Easy38/28/2022Sunny/warmJosh Burke, Kristi Burke, Tricia Bonman, Casey Burke.60Corwina ParkHike with the Burkes and baby Casey
Short Taos Hike1.76048,957Moderate 28/21/2022Brisk summerTricia Bonman, Meredith Brooks, Chris Ogle300Colombine-Hondo WildernessShort morning hike before an early lunch before heading back to Denver.
Staunton State Park family hike3.32568,350Easy28/13/2022Sunny/warmMike Bonman, Lucy Bonman, Ted Bonman, Trina Bonman, Lydia Bonman, Henry Bonman, Tricia Bonman.45Staunton State ParkShort hike to the lake + picnic with the kids.
Upper Forest Lakes Trail8.5184710,869Moderate58/6/2022Good summer weather, no storm.Natasha Steinmann, Tricia Bonman60James Peak WildernessFun hike up to the lakes with Tash and Tricia
First and Second Flatiron Trail2.914677,169Moderate57/31/2022Tricia Bonman35Boulder OSMPClassic hike, great for relatively for out-of-towners.
Random Boulder Hike5.49585,974Moderate37/29/2022Warm-ish, impending rain, some rain.Derek Pedersen.30Boulder OSMPMeandering walk/hike with Derek Pederson right after getting back from Alaska in an attempt to use a day of time off in an active way + reacclimate to alittude.
Grewink Glacier Lake4748430Easy57/26/2022Warm/summer (cold at the glacier)Chelsea Schmitt, Robert Schmitt, David Pai, Mike Bonman.3420Kachemak Bay State ParkGreat glacier hike in Alaska. Across from Homer.
Green Mountain via Gregory Canyon6.725298,133Difficult47/17/2022Warm/summerTricia Bonman30Boulder OSMPPretty good hike, nothing expecially epic but quite enjoyable.
Bear Peak via Shanahan Ridge3.712577,027Difficult47/16/2022Warm/summerPaul Bernard and dog Copper30Boulder OSMPCouldn't finish because Copper (dog) refused to continue on--tired, not overheated.
Atlantic Peak6.6234213,310Difficult57/3/2022Typical summer storm gathering throughout the morning, got chased off by thunder/hail storms in the distance, made it back to the car about 30 seconds before one of the most intense heavey rain/thunderstorms in several years.Tricia Bonman60White River National ForestAmazing hike, will be back to finish. Atlantic and Pacific are super epic and the ridge feels very exposed but isn't, so it's extremely fun.
Fowler Trail4.96276,283Very easy57/1/2022Hiten Jethwa, Amanda Heter, Sam Giacobozzi, Mando Apio-White30Eldorado Canyon State ParkDramatic scenery of eldo, with coworkers.
Beaver Brook Trail3.55287,175Moderate46/25/2022Good summer weather.Tricia Bonman35Windy Saddle Open Space Park
Maroon Bells to Crater Lake5.779710,167Moderate46/18/2022Partly cloudy, moderate tempsRobert Schmitt, Loraine Schmitt, Tricia Bonman240Maroon Bells Snowmass WildernessDay hike to Crater Lake while visiting Aspen with my parents. Fished in Crater Lake, but according to a ranger my dad talk to on the way back...turns out Crater Lake is a dead lake and there are no fish in it...
Weller Lake1.72569,560Easy46/17/2022Cloudy w/ thunderstorms, got rained on while fishing, got the the car just in time for heavy rain.Robert Schmitt, Loraine Schmitt, Tricia Bonman210Collegiate Peaks WildernessShort hike up to fish in Kayaks with my dad while in Aspen. Fun little trip!
Redrocks Trading Post Trail1.53576,319Easy56/15/2022Sunny and beautifulTricia Bonman20Red Rocks ParkThird anniversary hike where we got married!
Long Lake + Kayaking4.421010,535Moderate (with Kayaks)45/12/2022Mostly dry on roads, still a lot of snow before Long Lake. Got chased off by a thunderstorm.Tricia Bonman60Brainard Lake Recreation AreaSuper fun little Kayak trips with our new Oru kayaks.
Dakota Ridge Trail4.18466,650Easy56/5/2022Tricia Bonman20Matthews Winters ParkGreat mellow hike.
Fowler Trail4.96276,283Very easy55/19/2022Hiten Jethwa, Amanda Heter30Eldorado Canyon State ParkDramatic scenery of eldo, with coworkers.
Joder Ranch to Left Hand Creek3.86566,060Easy55/7/2022Warm & sunnyNatasha Steinmann, Derek Petersen, Tricia Bonman30Boulder OSMPGreat short hike to a river dip!
Bear Peak via Shanahan Ridge5.226878,455Difficult54/24/2022Warm+cold spring weatherTricia Bonman30Boulder OSMP
Mount Kingston via St. Mary's Glacier4.1179112,132Difficult54/16/2022Warm+cold spring weatherTricia Bonman60Arapaho National ForestFirst alpine in a while, very refreshing, got super sunburned due to poor spring hike planning.
Mesa Trail, Chautauqua to NCAR to Downtown Boulder7.310666,289Easy5Sunny, nice hiking weatherTricia Bonman, Derek Pedersen, Natasha Steinman30Boulder OSMPNice mellow sunday hike + lunch day.
Dakota Ridge Trail4.18466,650Easy5Paul Bernard20Matthews Winters ParkGreat mellow hike.
Rawhide Trail5.912617,890Easy4Tricia Bonman, Mallory West25White Ranch Open Space/Park
Dakota Ridge Trail4.18466,650Easy5Tricia Bonman20Matthews Winters ParkGreat mellow hike.
Chimney Gulch Trail from Highway 63.78636,624Moderate3Tricia Bonman20Colorow Mountian ParkCouldn't park at windy saddle
First and Second Flatiron Trail2.914677,169Moderate5Tricia Bonman35Boulder OSMPClassic hike, great for relatively for out-of-towners.
Mesa, Homestead, Shadow Canyon3.25586,129Easy4Tricia Bonman30Boulder OSMPGood mellow hike, rest day
First and Second Flatiron Trail2.914677,169Moderate5Tricia Bonman35Boulder OSMPClassic hike, great for relatively for out-of-towners.
Mallory Cave2.56926,762Easy4Trica Bonman35Boulder OSMPQuick hike in Boulder.
Mount Morrison South Ridge Trail420477,877Difficult5Tricia Bonman20Matthews Winters ParkSuper convenient workout near Denver, feel like a big mountain trail.
Royal Arch Trail413916,924Difficult4Tricia Bonman35Boulder OSMP
Red Rocks & Morrison Slide Trails4.38396,791Easy5Tricia Bonman25Red Rocks ParkQuick and easy outing, very scenic.
Flagstaff Mountain Summit via Gregory Canyon3.414346,945Moderate4Sunny, coldTricia Bonman45Boulder OSMP
Bear Creek Trail24009,285Easy4Snowy, cold, decently sunny.Hiten Jethwa, Sam Giacabozzi, Amanda Heter, Christina Jean390Bear Creek PreserveAnnual gathering for work, hike activity.
Dakota Ridge Trail4.18466,650Easy5Tricia Bonman20Matthews Winters ParkGreat mellow hike.
Rawhide Trail, Belcher Hill, and Sawmill Trail5.912617,890Easy4Tricia Bonman25White Ranch Open Space/Park
South Table Mountain77156,316Moderate4Warm, then cold when the sun went down.Hiten Jethwa, Sam Giacabozzi, Amanda Heter20Golden, COHike w/ work people
Baker Gulch Snowshoe (RMNP)1.1628,875Moderate5Extremely cold and very deep snow.Tricia Bonman, Chelsea Schmitt, Paul Bernard, Natasha Steinmann, Derek Pedersen150Rocky Mountain National ParkExtremely fun snowshoeing tracking moose over a new years eve trip to Grand Lake.
Fowler Trail to Continental Divide Overlook713026,795Moderate5Sunny and cool, very windy in the canyon.Tricia Bonman, Chelsea Schmitt30Eldorado Canyon State ParkHike through Eldo during Chelsea's visit.
Camelback Mountain via Echo Canyon2.415292,700Moderate5Sunny and warmTricia Bonman, Erin Schmitt, Chelsea Schmitt780Echo Canyon Recreation AreaHike in Phoenix
Green Mountain Loop via Chautauqua516547,254Moderate/Difficult4Tricia Bonman30Boulder OSMP
Gibson Mountain37555,810Easy4Tricia Bonman, Mike Bonman560Caribou-Targhee National ForestEasy hike w/ Tricia's dad
Gregory Canyon, ranger, E.M. Greenman, Saddle Rock Loop3.315397,231Moderate5Sunny and perfect weatherTricia Bonman, Natasha Steinmann, Derek Pedersen30Boulder OSMPHelping Derek propose to Tash!!!!!
Thorodin Mountain2.876810,200Moderate5Sunny and warm/coolTricia Bonman60Approach/descent from adventure climbing undeveloped route up Thorodin Mountain.
Panorama Point Trail5.212009,344Moderate4Nice fall weatherTricia Bonman60Golden Gate Canyon State ParkHike to see the colors changing
Cirque of the Towers to Pingora7.3186710,774Difficult5Mostly good weather, got cold and extremely windy at the passes.Tricia Bonman, Natasha Steinmann, Derek Pedersen, Paul Bernard, Meg Larsen, Katie Schweber, Joe Valella500Bridger-Teton WildernessHiking to Pingora from camp at Big Sandy Lake.
Big Sandy Lake, North Lake, & Arrow Head Lake10.510009,751Difficult5Sunny and great conditions, windy in the afternoon.Tricia Bonman, Natasha Steinmann, Derek Pedersen, Paul Bernard, Meg Larsen, Katie Schweber, Joe Valella500Bridger-Teton WildernessAmazing hike up to the Cirque of the Towers, backpacking trip.
Mount Morrison South Ridge Trail420477,877Difficult5Tricia Bonman20Matthews Winters ParkSuper convenient workout near Denver, feel like a big mountain trail.
Saddle & Grewingk Lake Trail5.9758433Easy5Cool but nice hiking weatherChelsea Schmitt, Tricia Bonman3480Kachemak Bay State ParkAbsolutely beautiful hike to a glacier across the bay from Homer, AK.
Mount Morrison South Ridge Trail420477,877Difficult5Tricia Bonman20Matthews Winters ParkSuper convenient workout near Denver, feel like a big mountain trail.
Forest Lakes Trail6.5148910,700Moderate5WarmDerek Pederson, Natasha Steinmann75James Peak WildernessMushroom hunting!
Belcher Hill4.710277,887Moderate4Tricia Bonman35White Ranch Open Space/ParkGreat mellow hike.
First and Second Flatiron Trail2.914677,169Moderate5Tricia Bonman35Boulder OSMPClassic hike, great for relatively for out-of-towners.
Longs Peak, Keyhole Route14.8503914,252Difficult5Mostly good weather, some light thunderstorm clouds.Tricia Bonman, Natasha Steinmann, Derek Pedersen, Paul Bernard, Meg Larsen90Rocky Mountain National Park2 day climb of Longs Peak, backcountry camping at Boulderfield. Extremely satisfying, tedious final 4 miles sucked. Next time will carry a rope and rap off the top of the peak to avoid the annoying/crowded hiking trail descent.
Mt. Parnassus Loop6.7210012,225Difficult5Varried warm/cold weatherTricia Bonman60Arapaho National ForestAttempt at reacclimating the weekend after getting back from sea level and the weekend before climbing Longs Peak. Sort of a fail.
Marquam Trail to Council Crest3.68331,073Easy/Moderate3Quite warmTricia Bonman, Lorain Schmitt, Robert Schmitt.1114Council Crest City ParkCasual hike w/ parents.
Wahkena Trail Loop to Devil's Rest5.723582,431Moderate/Difficult5Perfect Oregon summer weatherTricia Bonman1114Columbia River Gorge National Scenic AreaConsidered difficult for the gorge, altitude advantage made it pretty easy.
Dog Mountain Trail6.629952,949Moderate/Difficult5Perfect Oregon summer weatherTricia Bonman1114Columbia River Gorge National Scenic AreaHardest hike in the gorge, testing out Denver alittude advantage the morning after flying in. It was moderate at worse and the altitude advantage felt superhuman.
Spectacle Lakes via Ypsilon Lake Trail6.5178510,361Difficult5Sunny and quite warm.Tricia Bonman60Rocky Mountain National ParkHiking in the north part of the park
Redrocks Trading Post Trail1.53576,319Easy5Sunny and beautifulTricia Bonman20Red Rocks ParkAnniversary hike where we got married!
Mt. Sniktau & Cupid Peak5.4198513,222Difficult5Sunny, great conditions.Tricia Bonman60Arapaho National ForestExtremely nice and very easy access to two beautiful 13ers. Crowds thin considerably in the first half mile.
South Park 600 to Square Top Lakes3.675112,113Difficult5Sunny and moderate weatherTricia Bonman, Marissa Pai, Elise Pai90Arapaho National ForestFun hike with Marissa and Elise (their first hike in the mountains!)
Beaver Brook Trail2.81577,201Easy4Tricia Bonman35Windy Saddle Open Space Park
Windy Saddle/Lookout Mountain3.45457,201Easy4Tricia Bonman35Windy Saddle Open Space Park
Gibson Jack Trail45545,413Easy3WarmTricia Bonman, Mike Bonman560Caribou-Targhee National ForestDecent hike for activity in Pocatello, Idaho.
Mount Falcon Castle Trail Loop6.916477,648Moderate4Tricia Bonman, Paul Bernard, Meg Larsen30Mount Falcon ParkGreat for a quick workout hike.
Button Rock Mountain Loop7.313688,359Moderate5Mostly dry, spikes help but not strictly required on the north slope.Tricia Bonman, Melanie West.75Roosevelt National ForestPretty much empty, really great hike, awesome hangout spot at the end.
N.C.A.R. to Mesa to Fern Canyon5.118087,438Difficult4Mostly dry, last mile or so icy/slushy requiring spikes.Tricia Bonman30Boulder OSMP8 lbs of cams in backpack, recovering from shoulder injury, beginning to get back in backpacking shape.
Mount Morrison South Ridge Trail3.719597,877Difficult5Mostly dry, sunny early spring day.Tricia Bonman20Matthews Winters ParkSuper convenient workout near Denver, feel like a big mountain trail.
Chimney Gulch Trail from Highway 637556,548Moderate4Bad: cold, heavy sprinkle like Oregon hikes, got very wet.Tricia Bonman25Colorow Mountain ParkWe were trying to beat the big 2 foot snowstorm and get a workout in so we turned back when we got too wet/cold.
Fowler Trail4.96276,283Very easy5Sunny, unseasonably warm but cold in the shade. Spikes needed near the turnoff south beyond the Bastille.Tricia Bonman30Eldorado Canyon State ParkReally great for family/out of town people who aren't in hiking shape. Dramatic scenery of eldo.
Mount Falcon Castle Trail Loop6.916477,648Moderate4Sunny, brisk, snow in the shade, a little mud.Tricia Bonman, Paul Bernard, Meg Larsen30Mount Falcon ParkGreat for a quick workout hike.
Hall Ranch Loop: Nighthawk to Bitterbrush9.615526,758Easy5Great winter sun, slightly chilly in the shade, lots of snow/muddy on second half (counter clockwise)Tricia Bonman, Natasha Steinmann50Hall Ranch Open SpaceSurprisingly scenic, mesas/red rock mixed with gneiss features.
Dakota Ridge Trail4.18466,650Easy5Sunny and in the 60s, great conditions for winter.Christina Jean, Hiten Jethwa, Sam Giacobozzi20Matthews Winters ParkGreat mellow hike.
Nightbird Gulch and Mount Galbraith Loop to Mount Galbraith Peak Alternate Route5.412897,254Easy5Sunny, brisk, cold coming down.Tricia Bonman, Isabelle Catalla20Mount Galbraith ParkFirst half is slightly better than fine but unremarkable, secon half has a cool big mountain feel for a foot hill.
First and Second Flatiron Trail2.914677,169Moderate5Lots of snow (tail end of super cold weekend), nice and sunny, cold/windy at the top.Tricia Bonman35Boulder OSMPClassic hike, chipped scramble a little sketchy without spikes with thick snow/ice.
Beaver Brook Trail7.514407,201Moderate4-4 degrees, -16 with wind chill, well sheltered from wind.Tricia Bonman, Paul Bernard, Meg Larsen35Windy Saddle Open Space ParkParking easy due to subzero temps, always a great hike.
Dakota Ridge Trail4.18466,650Easy5Extremely windy but mostly good wind cover, sunny.Tricia Bonman20Matthews Winters ParkGreat mellow hike.
Nightbird Gulch and Mount Galbraith Loop to Mount Galbraith Peak Alternate Route5.412897,254Easy5Sunny, brisk, cold coming down.Tricia Bonman20Mount Galbraith ParkFirst half is slightly better than fine but unremarkable, secon half has a cool big mountain feel for a foot hill.
Herman Gulch6.6174212,005Moderate5Snowshoes definitely required, conditions varied from brisk and sunny to mini alpine winter storm conditions.Paul Bernard60Arapaho National ForestGreat and super easily accessible alpine environment. Tops out at a cool cirque that would be fun to do in the summer.
Nymph, Dream, and Emerald Lakes3.468910,125Moderate5Snowshoes definitely required, cold and snow coming down.Tricia Bonman90Rocky Mountain National ParkScenic moderate, harder with snow.
Chasm Lake10.3260211,804Difficult5Sub-zero temps, full gale winds, 9/10 snow conditions.Tricia Bonman90Rocky Mountain National ParkExtremely epic hike. Very difficult due to strong winds and extreme cold.
Glacier Gorge Trail to Loch Valle5.8107610,203Moderate5Cold, very windy at the Loch, snow, spikes needed.Tricia Bonman90Rocky Mountain National ParkGreat hike, turned around at Loch (instead of going to Sky Pond) due to daylight.
Rawhide Trail, Belcher Hill, and Sawmill Trail5.912617,890Easy4Cold with some snow, but nice hiking weather.Tricia Bonman, Natasha Steinmann, Katie Schweber, Joe Vallella25White Ranch Open Space/ParkNice birthday hike, made hunting plans.
Windy Peak via Mountain Lion & Burro Trail6.617899,140Difficult5Very cold and windy, packed snow most of the way, some unpacked snow near the summit.Tricia Bonman60Golden Gate Canyon State ParkSaw two huge moose, great workout, extremely cold wind at the summit of Windy Peak (unsurprisingly).
New Years midnight hike: Bluebell Mesa Loop2.73506,148Easy5Cold, almost full moon, nice midnight hike.Tricia Bonman, Paul Bernard, Meg Larsen, Natasha Steinmann, Derek Pederson.30Boulder OSMPGreat tradition! Climbers on the top of the first, second, and third at midnight.
Sawmill Trail to Wrangler's Run Loop5.511007,894Easy4Crisp, sunny winter hike, packed snow.Melanie West25White Ranch Open Space/ParkNice mellow hike, good for a scenic workout.
Mount Morrison South Ridge Trail420477,877Difficult5Sustained light to medium snow, final 1000 feet of elevation in was in the clouds.Tricia Bonman20Matthews Winters ParkSuper convenient workout near Denver, feel like a big mountain trail.
N.C.A.R. to Mesa to Fern Canyon518087,438Difficult4Sunny winter day, large patches of ice.Tricia Bonman30Boulder OSMPSpikes required, crowds disappear once elevation gain starts.
Columbine Trail7.916477,365Moderate5Sunny, warm winter day.Tricia Bonman, Melanie West.90North Cheyenne Canon ParkUnique canyon, mellow hike.
Belcher Hill, Maverick, Longhorn, and Whippletree Trail Loop6.312437,001Easy5Cloudy, moderately cold, sun nearby.Tricia Bonman, Paul Bernard30White Ranch Open Space/ParkBeautiful and unique part of the front range.
Lily Lake to Estes Cone Loop7.3232011,004Difficult5Heavy snow, wind, subzero temps.Tricia Bonman, Paul Bernard, Meg Larson.90Rocky Mountain National ParkGreat hike, no one else on the trail on a super cold, snowy day.
Red Rocks & Morrison Slide Extended Loop4.38396,791Easy5Sunny winter day, large patches of ice.Tricia Bonman25Red Rocks ParkQuick and easy outing, very scenic.
Staunton Ranch, Old Mill, and Border Line Trail Loop7.310669,396Moderate4Sunny winter day, large patches of ice and snow on the incline.Tricia Bonman60Staunton State ParkPretty good hike, descent is a slog.
Bear Peak via the Shadow Canyon Trail8.429208,461Difficult5Cold but overall decent weather.Tricia Bonman30Boulder OSMPGreat way to get 2 peaks and some good milage in interesting terrain.
Mills Lake via Glacier Gorge Trail5.28369,957Moderate5Sunny, perfect summer hiking weather.Tricia Bonman, Lorain Schmitt, Robert Schmitt.90Rocky Mountain National ParkGreat for visiting family, super epic lake and great hike.
Mount Morrison South Ridge Trail3.417987,884Difficult5Sustained light to medium snow, final 1000 feet of elevation in was in the clouds.Tricia Bonman20Matthews Winters ParkSuper convenient workout near Denver, feel like a big mountain trail.
Mount Sanitas via Lion's Lair and Mount Sanitas Trail Loop2.713096,811Moderate5Good shoulder weather.Tricia Bonman30Boulder OSMPGood hike, out and back because loop descent is a slog.
Four Pass Loop32827012,552Very Difficult5Mostly good weather each day, one evening with a cold thunderstorm. Afternoon thunderstorms each day.Tricia Bonman, Natasha Steinmann240Maroon Bells Snowmass Wilderness
Royal Arch Trail413916,924Difficult4Good summer weather.Tricia Bonman35Boulder OSMPGood but crowded.
Devil's Thumb Pass and King Lake Trail16.5353312,116Very Difficult5Great summer weather, heavy smoke from fires.Tricia Bonman, Paul Bernard, Meg Larson.60Indian Peaks WildernessAmazing 2-3 day backpacking loop close to denver, very epic, traverses continental divide.
Eldorado Canyon Trail6.720967,109Moderate3A bit too hot.Tricia Bonman45Eldorado Canyon State ParkKind of a boring hike, especially given how epic Eldo climbing is.
Rawhide Trail58597,549Easy5Perfect weatherPaul Bernard30White Ranch Open Space/ParkVaried hike, lush.
Emerald Lake Trail to Hallett Peak6.8130012,000Difficult5Early morning, super crowded due to summer sunrise crowd.Greg German, Jerry Nothstine90Rocky Mountain National ParkApproach and descent for Hallett Peak climb.
Dakota Ridge Trail3.46466,650Moderate5Great summer weather.Tricia Bonman25Matthews Winters ParkGreat quick hike after work.
Devil's Thumb Pass and King Lake Trail12.4192911,345Very Difficult5Late spring cold, small snowfields up to King Lake.Tricia Bonman60Indian Peaks WildernessSprained ankle chasing a marmot away from camp, had to descend after first night.
Beaver Brook Trail7.514407,201Moderate4Good summer weather.Tricia Bonman35Windy Saddle Open Space ParkFun and interesting hike, crowded and hard to park.
Mount Bierstadt Trail7.5272614,062Very Difficult5Cold late spring, snow for much of the trail.Tricia Bonman90Mount Evans WildernessFun 14er, go when it's not crowded.
Deer Mountain Trail6.113949,951Difficult4Cold late spring, snow for much of the trail.Tricia Bonman100Rocky Mountain National ParkDecent trail, decent RMNP view at the summit.
Rawhide Trail1.93817,549Easy5Cold late spring.Tricia Bonman35White Ranch Open Space/ParkRan out of time, had to meet someone.
Goose Creek Trail 612 to McCurdy Trail13.224969,432Difficult4Ash falling from the sky, decent weather for spring backpacking.Tricia Bonman120Lost Creek WildernessGood first backpacking trip of the season.
Belcher Hill4.710277,887Moderate5Great weather.Tricia Bonman35White Ranch Open Space/ParkGreat mellow hike.
Puez-Odle Altopiano Loop25.2697928,616Extreme5Perfect weather, absolutely incredible.Trica Bonman1728Selva di Val Gardena, ItalyHoneymoon backpacking, most incredible wilderness I've ever experienced.
Dakota Ridge Trail6.210996,650Moderate5Quite hot. Tricia Bonman20Matthews Winters ParkGreat mellow hike.
Sky Pond via Glacier Gorge Trail8.5196110,873Very Difficult5Freezing, windy, briefly sunny.Paul Bernard120Rocky Mountain National ParkBachelor party trip, intense winter backpacking in The Park, "slept" under the Sharkstooth at Sky Pond, 60 mph gusts all night flattening tent.
Parmalee Trail Loop3.35127,772Easy4Fine.Tricia Bonman45Mount Falcon ParkFine, quick hike.
Mallory Cave2.56926,762Easy4Good hiking overcast.Trica Bonman35Boulder OSMPQuick hike in Boulder.
Red Rocks & Morrison Slide Trail3.57716,785Easy5Sunny winter day, large patches of ice.Tricia Bonman25Red Rocks ParkGreat for out of state family.
Eagle's View Trail Loop4.410638,140Easy4Tricia Bonman50Reynolds Ranch County ParkSolid hike, decent views.
Mount Morrison South Ridge Trail3.417987,884Difficult5Sustained light to medium snow, final 1000 feet of elevation in was in the clouds.Tricia Bonman20Matthews Winters ParkSuper convenient workout near Denver, feel like a big mountain trail.
Twin Sisters Peak Trail6.724476,949Difficult5Winter cold and wind, but snowy.Tricia Bonman, Paul Bernard, Meg Larsen, Natasha Steinmann, Derek Pederson.60Rocky Mountain National ParkGreat mountain hike across from Long's, clear view of the Diamond.
Royal Arch Trail413916,924Difficult4Crazy ice and snow, spikes very necessary.Tricia Bonman35Boulder OSMPMuch less crowded in the ice and snow.
First and Second Flatiron Trail2.914677,169Difficult5Good late winter hiking conditions.Tricia Bonman35Boulder OSMPClassic hike, great for relatively fit out-of-towners.
Brainard Lake via Waldrop and Ski Trail6.357710,400Moderate4Sunny, snow requiring spikes and almost snowshoes.Trica Bonman, Paul Bernard, Meg Larsen.60Brainard Lake Recreation AreaOk hike through forest to Brainard Lake, decent when weather is cold and few people are up there...otherwise, drive to the lake and hike in to the upper lakes.
Mount Bierstadt Trail6.4116811,775Very Difficult5Hardcore winter conditions: -25 degrees, extreme wind, etc.Tricia Bonman90Mount Evans WildernessSnowshoed. An additional 2 miles each way: road closure makes winter start 2 miles from summer trailhead.
South Park 600 to Square Top Lakes4.492212,270Difficult5Sunny and moderate weather in early June.Paul Bernard, Meg Larsen.90Arapaho National ForestGreat dip in an alpine lake, extremely cold.
Buffalo Peaks Loop12.2220411,581Difficult5Perfect weather for backpacking.Tricia Bonman125Pike National ForestFirst backpacking trip with Tricia! Amazing, had entire valleys to ourselves.
Nightbird Gulch and Mount Galbraith Loop3.48926,893Moderate4Fine.Tricia Bonman30Mount Galbraith ParkShort on time.
Beaver Brook Trail3.55287,175Moderate4Good summer weather.Tricia Bonman35Windy Saddle Open Space ParkPark up the road if lot is full.