Brad Strathman > Check-Ins
Badlands: Medicine Root/Castle/Saddle Pass Loop | Kadoka, SD | Sep 2, 2016 | |
Badlands: Medicine Root/Castle/Saddle Pass Loop | Kadoka, SD | ||
Sep 2, 2016 | |||
Notes: This trail provides many different vantage points if the Badlands Wall. It where the prairie meets the bad lands. My favorite hike in the Badlands. | |||
Chasm Lake | Estes Park, CO | Aug 4, 2016 | |
Chasm Lake | Estes Park, CO | ||
Aug 4, 2016 | |||
Notes: 8.3 mi : After climbing out of the tree line, Long's Peak comes into view. The approach to Chasm Lake is stunning. Must do hike if visiting RMNP. | |||
Sky Pond | Estes Park, CO | Aug 2, 2016 | |
Sky Pond | Estes Park, CO | ||
Aug 2, 2016 | |||
Notes: 8.3 mi : My favorite hike in Rocky Mountain National Park. Loch Lake, Glass Lake and Sky Pond do not disappoint. Huge payoffs at every turn beyond Loch Lake. | |||
Hallett Peak Approach | Grand Lake, CO | Aug 1, 2016 | |
Hallett Peak Approach | Grand Lake, CO | ||
Aug 1, 2016 | |||
Notes: 1.2 mi : Great 360 views of entire Rocky Mountain National Park region and the Tyndall glacier. | |||
Flattop Mountain Trail | Estes Park, CO | Aug 1, 2016 | |
Flattop Mountain Trail | Estes Park, CO | ||
Aug 1, 2016 | |||
Notes: 8.4 mi : Rewarding hike with huge payoff of Longs Peak and Lake Granby | |||
Mills Lake - Black Lake Trail | Estes Park, CO | Jul 31, 2016 | |
Mills Lake - Black Lake Trail | Estes Park, CO | ||
Jul 31, 2016 | |||
Notes: 10.6 mi : Black Lake is well worth the payoff. You lose the crowds when you commit to this hike. Most hikers turn back at Mills Lake. | |||
High Dune | Crestone, CO | May 28, 2016 | |
High Dune | Crestone, CO | ||
May 28, 2016 | |||
Notes: Repeat visit to top of High Dune from visitor center. Great views again of Sangre De Cristo mountain range. | |||
Mosca Pass Trail | Crestone, CO | May 28, 2016 | |
Mosca Pass Trail | Crestone, CO | ||
May 28, 2016 | |||
Notes: 7.2 mi : Great views of the Sand Dunes National Park and San Luis Valley floor. Open meadows abound with many rocky outcroppings along the trail. | |||
High Dune | Crestone, CO | May 27, 2016 | |
High Dune | Crestone, CO | ||
May 27, 2016 | |||
Notes: High Dune is 1.4 miles from Sand Dunes Visitor Center. Round trip is approximately 2.8 miles depending on route. My favorite free lance hike. | |||
Sand Dunes Loop | Crestone, CO | May 27, 2016 | |
Sand Dunes Loop | Crestone, CO | ||
May 27, 2016 | |||
Notes: 7.2 mi : Hiked this loop trail twice on this day. This trail provides an expansive view of the Sand Dunes and Medano Creek. |