Notorious for its long, wooded approach and viewless summit, Owl’s Head isn’t most hikers’ favorite 4,000-footer. But by biking Lincoln Woods and using the Black Pond and Brutus bushwhacks, the day becomes shorter, drier, and surprisingly enjoyable — with the steep Owl’s Head Slide offering the hike’s best challenge and views.
Read MoreSteep, rugged, and relentlessly scenic, the Glen Boulder route to Mount Isolation offers some of the most dramatic views in the Whites. From the perched boulder and Gulf of Slides outlook to the quiet summit deep in the Dry River Wilderness, this hike delivers challenge and reward in equal measure.
Read MoreFrom mossy forest trails to sweeping alpine ridges, this route offers some of the Whites’ finest views. With a stop at Zeacliff and a final push to West Bond’s intimate summit, hikers are rewarded with panoramas of the entire Pemigewasset Wilderness.
Read MoreA steady climb through rolling alpine meadows leads to one of Colorado’s most distinctive summits. With its broad, blocky crown and dramatic cliff edges, Uncompahgre Peak stands apart—geologically and visually—from any other 14er in the state.
Read MoreA short, stunning alpine hike with wildflowers at your feet and endless San Juan views overhead. Handies Peak may be one of the easiest 14ers, but with peak bloom and golden light, it felt like walking through a dream.
Read MoreAn early alpine start, a gnarly 4WD road, and one of the best effort-to-reward summit views in Colorado—this detailed trip report covers everything you need to know about hiking Mount Sneffels (14,150’) via Yankee Boy Basin. Includes trail conditions, driving tips, scrambling sections, and what to expect from this iconic San Juan 14er.
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