Phil’s World is a magnificent trail network in Cortez, Colorado! We have ridden here quite a few times and it’s always fun. I like that there are different trailheads to start from and this time we started from Cash...
Prater Ridge Hike
Before much at Mesa Verde National Park opened, I hiked Prater Ridge. The weather was dicey looking but I dodged any rain that fell. It was remarkably peaceful having they entire day to myself! As far as I can...
Sand Canyon Dwellings Hike
We’ve been out hiking at Sand Canyon in Cortez, CO a few times. It’s a great option for early season when other things might be under snow or muddy. This time we hiked out the main Sand Canyon Trail...
Point Lookout Hike
Some days it’s spring here in SW Colorado, some days it’s winter. On a spring day I went for a hike up to Park Point Lookout in Mesa Verde National Park. I like this hike for it’s views and...
Sand Canyon Hike
Wintery conditions exist above 7’000′ (where our trailer is), so mountain biking is limited to a few select locations. We’re sprinkling in some hiking around the Mancos, CO area. For those who don’t know, this is in SW Colorado...
Sand Canyon Hike
On one of our last days in the area, I re-visited Sand Canyon in Canyon of the Ancients. Derek and I have mountain biked in this trail network before and enjoyed it. You can read that post and see...
Dry Fork – Colorado Trail Ride
Another day in the higher country! Derek and I rode Dry Fork up to the Colorado Trail then rode up that to The Highpoint and turned around and came back with an add-on of Hoffheins Trail. None of this...
McPhee Overlook Loop
The new Black Goat trail in Dolores, CO means that you can now ride McPhee Overlook loop mostly on single track. The only section that isn’t trail is a short section of road through town. We picked a great...
Sunset Knife’s Edge Hike
We don’t hike in the evenings often because mosquitos love me to death. It isn’t just mosquitos, it’s anything that bites. Cedar gnats are particularly fond of me as well. Anyway, they seem to be diminishing so we braved...
Coal & Pass Creek Ride
The high country here in SW Colorado is still in full wildflower bloom and incredibly green! On a hot day we headed up higher to escape the heat and get in a new to us ride. This one is...