AC Hiking

We again tried to go to Emerald Lake in RMNP but it was full so we called an audible and went towards Longs Peak instead.  We weren't sure what we were up against but we figured we would go as far as we wanted and then turn around whenever. The first stretch was very woodsy with lots of shade but not much of a view After awhile we hit the Alpine Tundra region and things started to open up. And then we made it above the treeline and saw signs for Chasm Lake and decided to go for it. We were tired but made it to the lake. And then our reward...with a ballgame Trail Info: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/chasm-lake 

It was a hot dry day when we decided to hike Lookout Mountain which is only 30ish minutes to the west of downtown Denver. We loaded up on water and snacks and started off at the lookout area. We then hit the real trail and had some welcome shade for awhile. After awhile of forest the trail opened up to some great views and some hot sun! It was a hot dry day when we decided to hike Lookout Mountain which is only 30ish minutes to the west of downtown Denver. We loaded up on water and snacks and started off at the lookout area. We then hit the real trail and had some welcome shade for awhile. After awhile of forest the trail opened up to some great views and some hot sun!   We ended up at the trailhead for Windy Saddle Park We then turned around and  headed back to the car. Trail Info: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/lookout-mountain-trail

North Table Mountain is a beautiful and expansive hike through dusty switchbacks leading up to a grand view of Denver's surroundings.  This is a perfect example of big sky country. It was a warm day full of sun, clouds and light rain but none of it detrimental to the experience. This is the type of scenery seen in old westerns. When the sun was out it was hot but it cooled down nicely when the clouds rolled in, adding some dramatic heft to the experience. The top flattens out and just as beautiful. We then made our way down the other side to head back. And finally a post hike celebration of beers and po'boys at New Terrain brewery Trail info: https://dayhikesneardenver.com/north-table-mountain-trail-hikes-golden-colorado/