The Ben Tyler Trail begins at the Ben Tyler Trailhead along U.S. Highway 285 near Bailey, Colorado, offering hikers a gateway into the Lost Creek Wilderness of Pike National Forest. This trail is a classic mountain route that moves steadily uphill through forested gulches and open ridges, a rhythm that invites thoughtful footsteps and deep… Continue reading Ben Tyler Trailhead
Tag: Jefferson County
Pine Valley Ranch
Pine Valley Ranch Park, situated near the quiet community of Pine in Jefferson County, offers a profound immersion into the lush and water-rich landscapes of the Colorado foothills. Arriving at the park, the immediate ground-truth impression is dominated by Pine Lake, a shimmering blue anchor that serves as the centerpiece for the region’s recreational life.… Continue reading Pine Valley Ranch
Buck Gulch Trail
The Buck Gulch Trail, located in the quiet mountain landscape near Pine, serves as a serene and approachable entry point into the lush forests of Jefferson County. Arriving at the trailhead, the immediate ground-truth impression is one of entering a peaceful mountain sanctuary where the sound of the wind through the pines and the scent… Continue reading Buck Gulch Trail
Park View Trail
Park View Trail is an easy 2 mile out and back hiking trail at Pine Valley Ranch near Pine, Colorado and is dog friendly.
Pine Lake Loop
Pine Lake Loop is an easy .7 mile hiking loop near Pine, Colorado and is dog friendly.
Goose Creek Trail
Goose Creek Trail 612 to is a difficult 13 mile out and back hiking trail near Bailey, Colorado. It has an elevation gain of 2296ft and is dog friendly.