メディスンボウマウンテンズでの周辺の簡単なハイキングとウォーキング

The Coyote Valley Trail is a pleasant, paved path with beautiful views of the Colorado River and mountains. With a little luck, you might spot elk or moose in the early morning and evening hours, as they often frequent this area.

The Colorado River, with a length of approximately 2,333 km, is the most important river in southwestern North America. It originates in the Rocky Mountains in Rocky Mountain National Park in the state of Colorado. The trail is wide, wheelchair- and stroller-accessible, and runs along the young Colorado River in the Kawuneeche Valley. Here, it still flows as a relatively small river, where elk and moose are also frequented. Many informational panels provide insight into earlier life and the settlers.

This portion of the trail travels close to Libby Creek itself, which can sometimes run quite strong during periods of snowmelt from the mountains above this drainage. The other arm of this loop trail takes you along a forested ridgeline. The lower ground along this trail can get a bit muddy, but the higher ground is a solid dirt footpath for running, with enough rocks and roots to keep things interesting.

This portion of the trail travels close to Libby Creek itself, which can sometimes run quite strong during periods of snowmelt from the mountains above this drainage. The other arm of this loop trail takes you along a forested ridgeline — you won't get lots of open views, but the trees make for lovely company on your walk.

This trail is a nice alternative to running up Medicine Bow Peak. Expect steady elevation gain and be ready for weather to change quickly. Because of the rapidly changing weather and storms that are common in this area, the Forest Service recommends not using this trail after 3pm.

This trail is a nice alternative to climbing up Medicine Bow Peak, and the first part in particular (to Lookout Lake) is a great family-friendly outing. Expect some steady elevation gain, and be ready for weather to change quickly. Because of the rapidly changing weather and storms that are common in this area, the Forest Service recommends not hiking this trail after 3pm.

Lost Lake is actually pretty easy to find, assuming you start out from the nearby Brooklyn Lake Road. You can also make Lost Lake the end of a much longer run from neighboring trails, or a waypoint in a circumnavigation of Browns Peak. Either way, this remote beauty is a stellar—and popular—place to stop for a while, or just enjoy it on the way by if you don't want to break your pace. Expect to see a lot of day hikers and some backpackers on the trail, too.

Lost Lake is actually pretty easy to find, assuming you start out from the nearby Brooklyn Lake Road. You can also make Lost Lake the end of a much longer hike from neighboring trails, or a waypoint in a circumnavigation of Browns Peak. Either way, this remote beauty is a stellar place to stop for a while, whether you're dayhiking or a backpacker looking for a place to spend the night.