Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Group Forum: On Foot :: Colorado Hiking
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tjburns1 |
Ice lake Basin http://www.aroundcolorado.com/trip_reports/2005_0729_IceLake/index.html Pros: Absolutely beautiful, lots to explore, secluded Cons: Short hike, 5 hours from my house Fern lake loop http://www.protrails.com/viewgallery.php?id=242&p=8 Pros: Closest to my house, good length, modifiable Cons: Least scenic, in a busy national park Conundrum Hot Springs http://www.vaildaily.com/article/20080823/AE/80820908 Pros: Natural hot springs, scenic, good length hike, known for being clothing optional Cons: Known for being clothing optional, pretty busy Let me know what you think. |
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Minnesotian |
Looking at your list, I would say any of them that gets ya out of the house would be great, but that Ice Lake basin sounds good. It would be a little short hiking for me, but is there a way to stretch it out somehow? |
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tjburns1 |
I've done longs peak and pikes peak (rode the train down), hope to get a few more 14ers in this summer. I had back surgery in march and am am working back up to it. Good luck and have fun. |