Monthly Archives: December 2018

Soundside Nature Trail (Jockey’s Ridge State Park, NC)

Posted on December 31, 2018 by Andrew Wojtanik

Although lacking the allure of the nearby Tracks in the Sand Trail, the Soundside Nature Trail in North Carolina’s Jockey’s Ridge State Park offers a pleasant and easy stroll through diverse terrain. The dunes of Jockey’s Ridge—the highest on the … Continue reading →

Posted in Easy Hikes, North Carolina, Outer Banks | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Tracks in the Sand Trail (Jockey’s Ridge State Park, NC)

Posted on December 29, 2018 by Andrew Wojtanik

Jockey’s Ridge State Park in eastern North Carolina boasts a surprisingly impressive distinction: the highest sand dunes on the East Coast. With dunes reaching as high as 60 feet above sea level, this is no ordinary beach: Jockey’s Ridge is … Continue reading →

Posted in Easy Hikes, North Carolina, Outer Banks | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Rabbit Ears Peak Trail (Routt National Forest, CO)

Posted on December 29, 2018 by Andrew Wojtanik

Driving west toward Steamboat Springs on US Route 40 in northern Colorado, one of the most noticeable mountains is Rabbit Ears Peak (10,654’). Although its namesake “ears” have partly deteriorated, the multi-pronged peak remains an iconic fixture of the Steamboat … Continue reading →

Posted in Colorado, Moderate Hikes, Routt National Forest | Tagged , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Upper Fish Creek Falls (Routt National Forest, CO)

Posted on December 29, 2018 by Andrew Wojtanik

While many visitors to Steamboat Springs, Colorado flock to Fish Creek Falls Recreation Area to the see the state’s second-highest waterfall, there are in fact two significant waterfalls in the vicinity: the famous 284-foot Fish Creek Falls and the lesser-visited … Continue reading →

Posted in Colorado, Moderate Hikes, Routt National Forest | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Mad Creek Trail (Routt National Forest, CO)

Posted on December 29, 2018 by Andrew Wojtanik

The Mad Creek Trail is a popular hike in northern Colorado, just a 10- to 15-minute drive north from Steamboat Springs. The trail remains largely in the foothills of the Park Range but offers access to the higher Mount Zirkel … Continue reading →

Posted in Colorado, Moderate Hikes, Routt National Forest | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Hahns Peak Trail (Routt National Forest, CO)

Posted on December 28, 2018 by Andrew Wojtanik

Situated roughly a 30-mile drive from Steamboat Springs, Hahns Peak (10,839’) is one of Colorado’s most enticing summits. While not one of the state’s tallest mountains—or even the highest in the Elkhead Mountains—the volcanic peak nonetheless stands out for its … Continue reading →

Posted in Colorado, Moderate Hikes, Routt National Forest | Tagged , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Fish Creek Falls Loop (Routt National Forest, CO)

Posted on December 17, 2018 by Andrew Wojtanik

At 284 feet, Fish Creek Falls is the second-highest waterfall in Colorado and is easily accessible from popular resort town Steamboat Springs. For visitors with an hour or less, a 0.8-mile loop provides a look at the falls from two … Continue reading →

Posted in Colorado, Easy Hikes, Routt National Forest | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Tuscarora Trail to Eagle Rock (George Washington National Forest, VA/WV)

Posted on December 9, 2018 by Andrew Wojtanik

The 252-mile Tuscarora Trail—the shorter cousin to the much-vaunted, nearby Appalachian Trail—weaves through tree-studded mountain ranges and rolling farmlands spanning four different Mid-Atlantic states: Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. While completing the full length of the trail takes several … Continue reading →

Posted in George Washington National Forest, Moderate Hikes, Virginia, West Virginia | Tagged , , , , , | 4 Comments