Vail‬에서 가장 멋진 ‪5‬개의 천연기념물

Bighorn Creek Trail follows the creek north and deeper into the Eagles Nest Wilderness. This spot on the trail falls in a clearing, offering views of the upper Bighorn drainage to the north, views of the Grand Traverse Ridge, and a head-on view of Grand Traverse Peak.

Along your way to the picturesque Booth Lake, you pass a water fall. Booth Creek is cascading beautifully, carving a small gorge into the rock.

Popular for its scenic alpine beauty and its impressive rock formations, Shrine Mountain offers multiple hiking trails with breathtaking views of wildflowers and the surrounding mountains. Shrine Mountain is particularly attractive during the summer months when the alpine meadows come alive with vibrant colors.

Shrine Mountain is a popular destination – and for good reason. The views are just breathtaking with Resolution Mountain, Ptarmigan Hill and Hornsilver Mountain towering in front of you. The Shrine Ridge Trail leading to the summit was used by silver miners during the prospecting era.

At 11,770 feet, Red Buffalo Pass plays an important role in separating the Gore Range into east and west sides. This high point passes through an alpine meadow before diving down either side of the pass back into the trees.

This is a popular trail with hikers on weekends and is relatively new to the town of Minturn. Luckily the trail has views of mountains, wild flowers, and *leashed* dogs.

At 11,770 feet, Red Buffalo Pass plays an important role in separating the Gore Range into east and west sides. This highpoint passes through an alpine meadow before diving down either side of the pass back into the trees.

Bighorn Creek Trail follows the creek north and deeper into the Eagles Nest Wilderness. This spot on the trail falls in a clearing, offering views of the upper Bighorn drainage to the north, views of the Grand Traverse Ridge, and a head-on view of Grand Traverse Peak.