Great trail that allows you to connect to a series of trails and dry slopes in the summer months…read more You can start near the Village or off Mill Creek Circle and connect over. Alternately, begin at the base of Lionshead. It is seven to eight miles roundtrip on the traditional route. I do not remember seeing any berries, ever. So, don't expect a beary berry snack along the way.

What a beautiful fall trail! Starting from the Lionshead side, this path steeply ascends Vail…read moreMountain till you get up to Eagles Nest, over two thousand vertical feet above, and seven miles round trip. I've skied here a ton and biked once but never tried the hiking trails. And they are pretty awesome! Scenic and rugged, with beautiful large aspen groves and deep spruce woods. Many overlooks and clearing with the ski paths help open up the views! It's not well marked but if you keep going uphill, you'll be ok. Fantastic colors right now(10-7-23). Get out there while you still can!

The Snake River Arm inlet of Dillion Lake is a beautiful place to relax and walk. There is a gravel…read moreparking lot and many come here to Sun bath and catch some rays.

Questions people ask at the beginning of every hike: ++ Is…read moreit long?! YES. ++ Is it going to be hard? YES, The best things always are. ++ Is it going to be worth it? ABSOLUTELY!! Chihuahua Lake was no exception. After Matt C posted some pictures of this alpine beauty, I just knew I had to go there this season. So when my hiking companion Tiffany N and I both ended up with a Monday off, I knew just the adventure to be had. So we grabbed our gear, some coffee, and took to the mountains. Located just east of Keystone, Chihuahua Lake makes for a challenging day trip. From the 2WD trailhead, you can anticipate approximately an 8-mile round-trip hike. I highly recommend a high clearance vehicle to get there. The road is super bumpy. If you park towards the bottom of the road (which appears to be the staging area for OHVs) you will be adding roughly 4 miles total to the trip. We arrived at 9:30am and there were only two cars parked at the 2WD trailhead, however there's only enough parking for maybe four cars there. So be early. There are two major steep areas - one long steady one in the beginning and one brutal final push just before the lake. There were several water crossings, so make sure to wear waterproof boots and bring extra socks, just in case. It's not a matter of if you end up in the water, but when you end up in the water. We encountered maybe five people during our hike and had the lake to ourselves for a solid 30 to 45 minutes while we snacked and relaxed. Chihuahua Lake was gorgeous! You work for it, that's for sure, but the views are out of this world! Chihuahua Lake was definitely a rewarding way to spend our day. While at the end of the hike I felt personally victimized by the trail, I can safely say I'll probably make my way back next season. **Pro Tip: Some parts of the trail are not marked the best, especially once you get to the 4WD trailhead. Download the trail off AllTrails before you hit the dirt to ensure you don't get turned around.

See Carly W's review. K thx bye…read more JK, although I felt like Chihuahua Lake owned me, I cannot give it enough kudos! This is one of those trails that is a hidden gem and I kinda hope it stays that way. I hike a lot and love some moderate hikes but this was one of the hardest I've done in awhile. The first stretch is steep and will have you questioning if it was worth driving up the bumpy road and possibly damaging your suspension if you're not blessed enough to have AWD or 4WD. Then you cross the first of many creeks and get a panoramic view of the Rocky Mountains and then something clicks in your head (besides the "Hills are alive with the sound of musiiiiiiiic")....views like the ones you see on this hike are the reason visit and move here! You won't see a lot of people on this hike and it's much welcomed, this is truly a lesser known trail and when you get to the lake, you will say "Ay chihuahua!" I think we saw five to six people the entire time, it was awesome and how I wish more hikes within driving distance of Denver were! The only animals we saw were birds, chipmunks, pika and bugs.....nothing too scary! Must Haves for this hike -Extra pair or two of socks, I don't care how waterproof your shoes are, they WILL get wet! -Poles. I NEVER bring my poles and I'm so grateful I brought them and used them on all eight plus miles of this hike! -A plethora of snacks -A positive attitude, you're going to need it!

The Village Loop trail is one of the easier trails which is good for families or someone who…read moredoesn't want to go on a strenuous hike. It is slightly elevated so there is not a lot of uphill hiking. It goes around the Beaver Creek resort so you will see some nature along with buildings while walking below the ski lifts. This is also used as a bike trail so it is good to be aware so you can share the trail. The trail is pretty thin so at times it is challenging to get out of the way. It is preferred you stay on the trail to prevent erosion. The trail isn't too far from restrooms , restaurants and shopping since it is so close to the resort. The village loop is a little more than a mile long

The Lake Dillon Historical Boat Tour, operated by the Summit Historical Society out of the Dillon…read moreMarina, is a fun way to learn about local history and view the beautiful mountain scenery from a different perspective -- the lake. If you take the 9-10:30 am tour, you can head over the the Dillon Schoolhouse Museum at 403 LaBonte Street in Dillon for the 11am Schoolhouse tour. Dress warmly and bring suncreen, sunglasses and a hat!

I spent a couple of hours in Maloit Park and loved it. The trails are not maintained daily but were…read morein excellent shape. Dogs are welcomed and the park is free but you must register before entering. There is a large parking area and the other visitors were very friendly.

Not going to lie. You're going to work for your view!…read more Total hike 10-11 miles with 3700 feet of elevation gain. For your efforts you are rewarded with stunning views of Silverthorne, Lake/Resevoir Dillon. the Gore range, and so many amazing peaks. Bring at least 2 liters of water, snacks, and good hiking shoes

When you follow the directions, it puts you at a good place to park at the end of a dirt road. But…read moreyou follow it for maybe a quarter of a mile, and then there's a paved road. The next portion of the trail isn't well marked, but if you follow the asphalt road up until the 2nd no trespassing sign, it's there. Don't be like us and walk through the neighborhood instead (which was pretty, but not our intention). Also, this trail has a lot of scree, and beyond a nice view of the town, doesn't have much going for it.

Starting at the end of a cup de sac, this trail has no sweeping vistas or long climbs, there are…read moremany short, intense bursts of hiking up or down through the wild flowers in summer. The trail continues as a winter hiking and snowshoeing trail as snow begins to fall. Travel along the bench above the valley floor, almost never flat, but not very hard either. The trail goes in and out of the aspen and fir forest and scrub many times, and twice edges close to a golf course down the hill (with lots of "No Trespassing" signs). Just follow the signs and stay on the dirt. Overall, it's an easy intermediate trail and a great finish to Paulie's Plunge if you've come from that way. Note: bikes are allowed on this trail. 2.4 Miles Singletrack 248' Ascent, -666' Descent 7,953' High, 7,535' Low 7% Avg Grade (4°), 26% Max Grade (15°)