This is a short hike with a huge wow factor. The Grottos Trail off of Independence Pass near Aspen, Colorado, has geological wonders including unusual boulders, an ice cave and cascading waterfall. Grottos Trail is very popular. To be the crowds, do what my friend Lisa and I did. Get to the trailhead before 7 … Continue reading
The thunderous roar of falls, feeling the mist kiss your face, and the beauty of the rushing water cascading over rocks make hiking to a waterfall a rite of passage in summer in Colorado. They’re refreshing, mesmerizing and I’ll hike to one any chance I get. One of my favorite waterfall hikes for families is … Continue reading
This is a story that began about two million years ago when alpine glaciers covered the mountains peaks and valley floors of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains like an icy blanket. The ridge that is home to Zapata Falls is a huge pile of rocks deposited thousands of years ago by a glacier. Water flowing … Continue reading
Water cascades down the inner and outer walls of the 64-foot semi-circular architectural fountain that is the centerpiece of Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park. 11,000 gallons of water re-circulates every minute. It’s therapeutic, serene, and peaceful to watch the water fall down the walls. As you get closer to the inner wall the water gets … Continue reading
Just nine miles east of Aspen on Highway 82, Independence Pass, are grottos. A grotto is a geological term for a cave or cavern. The Grottos near Aspen were formed by rushing water of the Roaring Fork River. There is only an elevation gain of 300 feet on the three-quarters of a mile loop making … Continue reading
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