Tag Archives: Uncompahgre National Forest

Top 10 Hikes of 2016

Posted on January 2, 2017 by Andrew Wojtanik

Live and Let Hike hit its stride in 2016, nearly tripling the number of visitors and page views seen in 2015. I also passed a new milestone—my 200th blog post—and greatly expanded the geographic breadth and depth of hike descriptions, … Continue reading →

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Sutton Mine Trail (Uncompahgre National Forest, CO)

Posted on October 13, 2016 by Andrew Wojtanik

The Sutton Mine Trail—situated just south of Ouray, Colorado—rewards hearty hikers who brave the initial, gut-wrenching ascent with spectacular views of Ouray, Uncompahgre Gorge, Bear Creek Falls, and Abrams Mountain. Ending at an abandoned mine, this 2.2-mile jaunt packs nearly … Continue reading →

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Portland Trail Loop (Uncompahgre National Forest, CO)

Posted on October 9, 2016 by Andrew Wojtanik

The Portland Trail, just outside Ouray in southwest Colorado, offers close-up views of one of the area’s most striking features: a highly sculpted, bowl-shaped cliff face known as the Amphitheater. While composed mainly of grayish, volcanic rock, this west-facing wall … Continue reading →

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Ouray Perimeter Trail (Uncompahgre National Forest, CO)

Posted on October 8, 2016 by Andrew Wojtanik

The Ouray Perimeter Trail, as the name suggests, forms a circuit around the picturesque town of Ouray in southwest Colorado. Far from being an easy city walk, however, this rugged track traverses high ledges, crosses deep canyons, and passes waterfalls … Continue reading →

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