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 find, Prater was an early homesteader in the area. This trail, named after him, starts from …
Month: April 2025
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 to get a look at some of the dwellings. What I like about this hike is …
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 this time of year, it’s solitude. The hike normally starts from the end of the campground …