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-Indian Peaks Wilderness Area: A secret gem, Indian Peaks sees fewer tourists than the bigger parks and has enough wilderness to keep you hiking for days. Campsites, lakes, mountain passes.
Alma: starting from Kite Lake near the miniature town of Alma, you can climb four 14ers (14,000+ mountains) in one day. Start early, factor in altitude slowness, and summitt Lincoln, Democrat, Bross and Cameron. Lots of mining ruins along the way.Quick Tips: If you're planning on camping at campsites, arrive early in the day to be sure you get a spot and to choose the best one. Some people want a great view, others want to be near the outhouse. You don't want to be disappointed either way.
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Alma: starting from Kite Lake near the miniature town of Alma, you can climb four 14ers (14,000+ mountains) in one day. Start early, factor in altitude slowness, and summitt Lincoln, Democrat, Bross and Cameron. Lots of mining ruins along the way.
Quick Tips:
If you're planning on camping at campsites, arrive early in the day to be sure you get a spot and to choose the best one. Some people want a great view, others want to be near the outhouse. You don't want to be disappointed either way.
The best way to make an itinerary? Talk to the locals! Before I left home I did alot of web research and read travel and hiking books. When I got to CO I talked to an avid hiker who gave me some great recommendations and altered the course of my trip. The result: I spent time in less touristy and even more beautiful places than I had originally planned on.
Best Way To Get Around:
If you want to explore the parks and farmland of Colorado, you're going to need a car to get around.
For a great deal on a rental car (pretty necessary to reach your backcountry destinations), try Priceline. I landed my car for /day including unlimited milage, and I think I might have been able to get it for even less.
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