Nederland Park-n-Ride is the new pick-up/drop-off location; runs every 15 minutes Boulder County, Colo. – Boulder County will once again run a free shuttle service on weekends and holidays this summer/fall to carry passengers from Nederland’s RTD Park-n-Ride–1st and Jackson Street just off the Peak-to-Peak Highway (CO 72)–to the Hessie Trailhead, a popular entry point … Continue reading
Category Archives: Hiking/Backcountry
National Forest visitors should prepare for wet, snowy conditions near Boulder this holiday weekend
BOULDER, Colo. – Memorial Day weekend brings many visitors to the Roosevelt National Forest west of Boulder. While this holiday historically kicks of the summer camping season, snow lingers at the higher elevations this year and spring rains and snowmelt have left many road and trails roads wet, muddy and snow-packed. Four campgrounds near Boulder … Continue reading
Forest Service order protects Mount Evans scenic gateway
IDAHO SPRINGS, Colo.– To improve public safety and protect national resources, the U.S. Forest Service has closed National Forest System lands along a portion of Colo. Highway 103 to camping, campfires and other overnight uses. The closure applies to areas on the Arapaho National Forest within a quarter mile of Highway 103 between Idaho Springs … Continue reading
Sourdough Trail offers secluded snowshoeing, skiing
PEAK TO PEAK Colorado’s Peak to Peak region is teeming with amazing backcountry spots and the trails that take you there. Each month, MMAC Monthly takes a closer look at some popular places to enjoy the outdoors in a variety of ways and in any season. Sourdough Trail is a long-distance trail with multiple access … Continue reading
Grant received to extend Boulder Creek Path to connect with Betasso
Boulder County, Colo. – Boulder County recently received approval of a $4.4 million federal grant that will extend the Boulder Creek Path from its current terminus at Four Mile Creek to the start of the Betasso Valley Trail farther west on Boulder Canyon Drive/CO Hwy 119. City of Boulder and Boulder County staff are working … Continue reading
Backcountry Safety Card designed to assist in rescues
By Jeffrey V. Smith CLEAR CREEK COUNTY Major Rick Albers of the Clear Creek Sheriff’s Office was heartbroken earlier this year when a father and son from Minnesota lost their lives on Mount Evans. The months he spent searching for the men, however, sparked an idea that he hopes will prevent tragedies like theirs from … Continue reading
Clear Creek trail perfect winter sports training ground
ESTES PARK Colorado’s Peak to Peak region is teeming with amazing backcountry spots and the trails that take you there. Each month, MMAC Monthly takes a closer look at some popular places to enjoy the outdoors in a variety of ways and in any season. The Bakerville-Loveland Trail is a paved trail linking the Clear … Continue reading
Brainard Lake Recreation Area Roads will close Oct. 19
BOULDER, Colo. – Brainard Lake Recreation Area will be closed to vehicle traffic west of the main access gate near the fee station starting at 6 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 19. This is an annual closure due to changing weather patterns, snow, high winds and icy road conditions. The area remains open to pedestrian access, and … Continue reading
Winter pile burning planned for Boulder and Clear Creek Ranger Districts
BOULDER – The Boulder and Clear Creek Ranger Districts of the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland plan to take advantage of changing winter weather conditions to burn slash piles resulting from multiple fuels reductions and hazardous tree removal projects. Firefighters will spend the upcoming winter months burning piles in a number … Continue reading
Easy hike leads to Eugenia Mine, local mining history
ESTES PARK Colorado’s Peak to Peak region is teeming with amazing backcountry spots and the trails that take you there. Each month, MMAC Monthly takes a closer look at some popular places to enjoy the outdoors in a variety of ways and in any season. The hike to Eugenia Mine in Rocky Mountain National Park … Continue reading
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