It is located along Hwy 150 in the Uinta Mountains. Location: Near Woodland Park, Colorado. This hike is upper-intermediate and has some areas on the hogsback that can ice over in late fall and early spring. I will be going to Steamboat Springs, Colorado in the next few weeks, if the weather cooperates. It was a short drive to the trail head at that point, in the shadow of Pikes Peak. Required fields are marked *. From there you gain only 1250 feet as you hike about 2 miles to the summit. The problem is that we have had several snow storms recently and I couldn’t find a trail that I was confident my current vehicle could handle so I finally decided on the Bald Mountain Loop near Woodland Park, Colorado. Travel along the fenced in area for another 750 meters until you reach a road junction just past the end of the fence. Start checking them out and you'll be out on the trail in no time! Washington Trails Association 705 2nd Ave, Suite 300 Seattle, WA 98104 (206) 625-1367. Date: December 1, 2019. His name is Andy and he had a really cool 4 legged friend with him named Rocky. They are really good and worthy to see. Bald Mountain has space for twenty-five cars and offers picnic tables and toilets. There are some great trails that I give a slightly worse review score to because they don’t have a lake or stream. Over 300 miles of the trail … Determined new route. Of course, I want you to all enjoy our selfie as we started to freeze and wished for the warmth of the truck. There is evidence along the trail of the mountain’s former life as a minor ski hill decades ago. Distance to summit: 1.75 miles. Hi Josh. This road changes to a gravel road. At the trailhead, one can look almost straight down into creek valleys that are 1,500 feet below. Camping is limited to rustic cabins, but the extensive trails, inland lakes, trout streams and wild game provide recreation opportunities all year long. There is some incredible scenery in that area and I have wanted to head out there for some time. No description for Bald Mountain Trail trail has been added yet! Thirty yards from the trail head is a small brook crossing. 90 in Hiking [+] 5 in Trail Running; OSM Way #179270581. The trail looked easily accessible and not far from Colorado Springs and as it was the weekend after Thanksgiving, I was pretty sure I wasn’t going to have a long time to drive and hike a long trail. Bald Mountain is part of the Maine Birding Trail. I wasn’t that impressed at this point but you know when it’s late in the day and you have already chosen your trail, there’s not much of a choice but pull on your big boy pants and head up the trail. Hiked: 10/31/15. Rumbling Bald’s private trailhead is located at the north end of West Lake Drive. This trail is easily accessible, especially for those of you in the Colorado Springs area. Bald Mountain is a 11 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Ketchum, Idaho that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as difficult. We could see right away that this trail doesn’t get used much. Area hiking trails are specifically tailored to amplify the beauty and natural surroundings of the Hickory Nut Gorge. This wasn’t the best trail we have ever taken but my son Caleb, our dog Ranger and I really enjoyed getting out and seeing a new trail, plus we met Andy, our new hiking friend. While not part of the Hamilton County Fire Tower Challenge, this hike is part of the Adirondack Fire Tow… Hello Rick, I’ve always been curious about going hiking in Colorado. One of the next trails I want to take is a little farther west at Badger Mountain. Columbia Men's Silver Ridge Lite Long Sleeve Shirt, ICETrekkers Diamond Grip Traction Cleats (1 Pair), X-Large (Men's 13), Shoe grips designed to provide aggressive traction in winter walking conditions, Made of case-hardened steel alloy and strung on steel aircraft cable, Riveted to tough rubber sling that fits tennis shoes, boots and dress shoes, Sling remains elastic even in subzero temperatures to keep grips secure, Self-clearing design prevents snow and ice buildup. Bald Mountain Trail traverses an extremely steep brush covered hillside, for the first one-third mile. There was only one other vehicle at the trailhead, there were only a few footprints in the snow and it was the first day of December, and I think the smart folks were staying at home reading a book in front of the fire. This hike primary trail can be used both directions. Other Things to Do Near Bald Mountain Hiking to the top of Bald Mountain shouldn’t take you all day, so take some time to … Looking for a great trail in Bald Mountain State Recreation Area, Michigan? I’ll give this hike a try sometime in the Fall or winter season. Your email address will not be published. The Buffalo Creek Park Trail System offers approximately five miles of hiking and mountain biking trails. Alternately, ride the lift up and hike/run down for a more mellow journey. A new 30′ look-out tower at the summit offers a spectacular, 360 degree view of the surrounding mountains and lakes. BALD MOUNTAIN TRAIL: Enter the trail .8 miles south of Oquossoc off Route 4, on Bald Mountain Road (opposite Bald Mountain Camps). The total distance to hike to the summit of Bald Mountain is just under a mile and the ascent is about 500 feet. However despite the short distance, the views are spectacular. The trail climbs from Big Mountain Pass, then again in one final steeper section up Bald Mountain, but much of the hike is gently rolling along or near ridgetops. We exited I-25 and drove around the west side of Colorado springs to US-24. The town right below us in this picture is Crystola, Colorado. Love the touch you added by starting this off by mentioning how many people you came across, it intrigued me to read the rest. The strenuous trail takes hikers to the prestigious Gregory Bald, which is one of the most popular hiking spots in the Great Smoky Mountains. Ride the gondola to The Roundhouse then hike to the top of Bald Mountain at 9,150 ft. Once you summit, relax and enjoy the spectacular vistas of the surrounding mountain ranges. The Bay Area Ridge Trail – I noticed that portions of the Bald Mountain Trail included markers for something called the Bay Area Ridge Trail. There are several Sugarloaf Mountains is why I ask. A small portion of Paint Creek Trail also passes through Bald Mountain and can be picked up where Clarkston Road crosses the creek. There were no creeks or lakes on this hike but there were some pictures mountains to the south and west that always makes a hike enjoyable. Thank you for stopping by and let me know of any trails you come across that are worth visiting. It includes bog bridging to cross wet areas. There are two designated hiking trails by Deer Valley Resort: Silver Lake Trail and Ontario Canyon Trail. — Hiked: 7/4/20. Other Information. at Trail Head: 8,215 feet. If you have never heard of Bald Mountain, you have likely already laid eyes on it without knowing it. The trailhead to Pinnacle Rock Trail is located on the west side of Bald Mountain and offers a parking lot, so you don’t have to park along the street. You’ll also have clear views of the Roan Highlands, Great Craggy Mountains, Bald Mountains, and Newfound Mountains from the summit. The sun finally set and the temperatures started dropping and we had not yet headed back down the trail. Choose to hike back to the gondola, or catch a lift on the Christmas chair. The Trout Lake loop is a great addition to the Red Loop. Continue strraight ahead on an unmarked path to reach the summit. I used to run it more often but tend to hike it now with my kid and make more of a day out of it. Thanks for stopping by and letting me know about this area. 6.3 – At the junction with the main BLUE (Summit) trail, keep to the LEFT and retrace the route back down the stone steps and to the parking lot. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from June until October. You'll likely have the summit to yourself. We turned a corner and headed up a long and steep incline that caused us to stop several times along the way. Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park, Bald Mountain Blue, White and Orange Loop Trails, Red Trail to Lower Trout Lake (Rathburg) Loop. Not only that, but there are a number of viewpoints where you can soak up the scenery along the trail, … Time at the Trail Head: 3:00 pm. Each time was a positive experience. Bald Mountain: (2.0 miles round-trip) Providing picturesque views of the Weld area, Bald Mountain is a local favorite with steady, steep hiking.The trail head - along the road's sandy apron - is very simply marked. The hike I wanted to take was in the Pike National Forest and was the Badger Mountain Trail. From Bald Mountain, you'll not only be treated with a stunning view of Mount Hood, but will also see traces of an old fire lookout that stood here in the 1940s. #1 - Bald Mountain Blue, White and Orange Loop Trails, #5 - Red Trail to Lower Trout Lake (Rathburg) Loop. Paint Creek was Michigan's first rail-trail and today it's probably the most popular one, used by hikers, joggers, mountain bikers and equestrians. Though heavily wooded, the trail passes through many meadows and openings that give great views of the Wasatch Front along the way. Plus, it’s cool that you got to find your new hiking friend Andy who also proves that Colorado has friendly people on hikes that you could run into. Ready for some activity? The mountain views are spectacular but I want to be consistent when reviewing trails and one important thing to me is the water scenery. Lastly, I think the pros and cons generator at the bottom of this post is handy to help weigh your options of whether you should go on the hike or not. Get Trail News Subscribe to our free email newsletter for hiking … The adventure begins at a trailhead near the visitor’s center at the base of the mountain (view maps and driving directions). Brasstown Bald: the hike. The “White Rocks” trail is one of the trails I’ve spent the most time on, and I’ve had the chance to experience it in several seasons. The Silver Lake Trail is on the left side (East Face) and the Ontario Canyon Trial is on the right side (west face) of the mountain. Everyone is very nice and always willing to lend a hand or tell about a favorite trail of theirs. Umunhum Road. Submit one here. It’s attached to a campground so it can get busy initially on the trails but once I get deeper into the woods I don’t run into that many people. About 0.5 mile north of the overlook is the left turn to Bald Mountain. I would love to hear about a trail that you really enjoy so please leave a Comment below or send me an Email. There are 6 moderate trails in Bald Mountain State Recreation Area ranging from 5.5 to 11.6 km and from 293 to 314 meters above sea level. We reached to top of this steep section and had a few decent views. Take in the best views of the valley! I would love to hear of some other great trails you have tried in the area. While the full distance of the summit of Bald Mountain is under a mile, the ascent is about 500 ft. It was really great though it was sometimes around last year. AllTrails has 6 great hiking trails, trail running trails, dogs leash trails and more, with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers, and nature lovers like you. We probably talked for 20 minutes and realized we had a lot in common. Here is a panoramic picture of the area from Pikes Peak to possibly Mount Evans in the north. You will soon find that the footing can be a bit tough as the grade steepens. At the base of the climb up to Big Bald (an easy hike by the way) is the Appalachian Trail. Trail contacts: Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Heber-Kamas Ranger District. Elev. The bald mountain loop is just some few kilometres from my cousin’s place and I have hiked there before. Description. At a recent June stay at the Buck House Inn B&B we spent an afternoon up at Big Bald. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. The trail straight ahead, and uphill, is the southbound section of the Timberline Trail (#600), with a sign to the Muddy Fork, and is the route to Bald Mountain. # of Hikers Passed: 1. My son and I were short on time so we took the trail counter clockwise, which meant we went straight up the mountain, or so it seemed. We had a late start for this hike and I’ll let you know in advance that we were not able to make the entire loop as the sun set on us and the temperatures started to plummet. The start of the hike is a deceptively easy walk in the woods, but fairly soon you come to the steepest section where you climb a widely eroded trail up onto the top of the descending ridge. Not to far from my house there is a regional park that I jump into my car and go to at times as well. We did get a few more pictures though before we finished our hike on the Bald Mountain Loop, near Woodland Park. It doesn’t look like many people use this trail, which is nice to find in Colorado. Although the round trip hike is a strenuous 11.3 miles and you will gain a total elevation of 3,020 feet, the mountain views and terrain make this hike well worth it! Rumbling Bald Private Trailhead. The climb to the top starts immediately, as the trail begins its steady ascent. I have some good trails I run on that’s right next to my house so they are super convenient. An easy hike with a splendid view. Trail Length: 4.6 miles. It’s pretty nice with a good sized lake in it that I fish often.It can get crowded on the trails so I don’t frequent it as often as I like more vacant trails. I tend to enjoy the trails less traveled more. Bald Mountain Recreation Area has some of the steepest hills and most rugged terrain in southeastern Michigan. The drive down I-25 from Denver to Colorado Springs is always beautiful but it is a little less spectacular at the moment as approximately 15 miles of it is under construction. After 10 km turn left on Ogden Road. I decided to look for a trail west of Colorado Springs, near Divide, Colorado. We chose to hike a few miles on the trail before going up to the top of Big Bald. The trail is bisected by the Bald Mountain Brook Road that's used to access the Mount Carleton trail head. From the trailhead the route starts out quite flat over easy terrain, but wastes no time in starting the climb. Sugarloaf mountain is pretty close to me as well. The summit of Bald Mountain is accessed by three hiking trails: the Telegraph Trail, the Mad Brook Trail and the Long Pond Trail, although the Telegraph is seldom used and is in disrepair. As you climb higher a rock spine will be under you, possibly unnoticed, but you should notice the trail narrowing. Here’s another look at Pikes Peak on the way down the trail. Elevation Gain: 1,446 feet. This hike follows a surprisingly uncrowded section of the Pacific Crest Trail from Lolo Pass to the Timberline Trail, and then a nearly forgotten lookout trail to the summit of Bald Mountain. Neither my son nor I put on our ICETrekkers as we believed we would not need them on this hike but we still always carry them on our packs. Bald Mountain is the highest point of a 6 mile long ridgeline to the southeast of Breckenridge. I would preferably go hiking at locations that have a lake, but for the snow season, I think Bald Mountain Loop would be ideal. Trail Name: Bald Mountain Loop. The sun started to shine a little brighter as we reached the trailhead, even though it was starting to head down in the west. My son about pushed me over the cliff when I told him we needed to go higher, but higher we went. This hike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. Is Sugarloaf Mountain in Maryland, near Frederick? It is the rocky peak visible in the far distance from the St. Anne’s look off, on top of Kelly’s Mountain. You can see more of the trail on my YouTube channel below. You’ve climbed more than 1,000 vertical feet from the start of the hike, and this is a good place to take a well-deserved break. Thank you for sharing this informative post, Rick! Finally, you’ll reach the summit of Bald Mountain (elevation 1,080 feet), where the trail bends sharply left. The trailhead was pretty much non-existent and we had to park near the driveway of someone’s home, which also served to house the local dumpsters. Directions. Thanks so much for sharing all of these here.. The highway winds over Bald Mountain Pass (elevation 10,693 ft), where the trailhead is located. West of the Bald Mountain Brook road there is a boardwalk that goes over an active beaver pond on Bald Mountain Brook. Sign up for Hiking Trails & Gear Updates! It was on this steep section that we met a new friend who was on his way down. Contact Us. It wasn’t hard to hike as I had my Leki trekking poles, which makes hiking in snow significantly easier. The trail was mostly gravel and about one third of it was covered in several inches of snow. Some of the best mountain scenery I have seen so far has been in the areas around Conifer, and Evergreen Colorado and up to Mount Evans. The Bald Mountain Trail starts high in the rugged Santa Cruz Mountains off Mt. Bald Mountain is a 1,448 m blue singletrack trail located near Old Forge New York. Both start at Silver Lake Village and are about 2.5 miles one way to the top of Bald Mountain. After 4.1 km, just past a fenced in area full of mulch, take a right. We are sea level people so the hike to the top of Bald Mt, at 9,150' was a bit of a challenge for us only because of not having enough days to acclimate. Big Bald is truly a special mountain and should be at the top of your hiking priority list. While this is not an officially marked trail, we feel this is a must-do for any serious view-seeking Cape Breton hiker. Located a short distance west of the Hamilton-Herkimer County border, Bald Mountain (also known as Rondaxe Mountain, which is frankly a more interesting name) is a great, easy hike for folks who want a nice view and minimal effort to reach it. Also, the Rocky Mountain National Park is spectacular. I really appreciate you taking me back the last year memory lane for me. Bald Mountain (elevation 11,943 ft) is one of the easiest mountains in Utah to summit. Mile 0.0 – From Sams Gap locate the Appalachian Trail white blaze on the north/right side of I-26. In the summer months the chairlift runs, so a popular option for hikers and runners is going up the Bald Mountain Trail for a workout and then riding the lift down to save wear on the knees. This is really great to see you exploring there and also seeing all your snapshots. # of Mnt. The trail itself was well groomed, with long switchbacks that helped you feel that you weren't hiking the 3,000' plus elevation gain in 5 … What is the best time of the year to hike in Maryland? Bald Mountain Trail is a poorly rated 5 mile green singletrack trail located near Bennington Vermont. Leki Trekking Poles | Micro Vario Carbon AS. Your email address will not be published. The sun was nearly ready to set but I was sure we were missing out on some better views a little higher up the mountain. I found your site searching for new trails, unfortunately that one is to far way for me. This trail passes through dense softwood, open logging road, bog, and young hardwoods while following a gentle slope. This is a planned 550 mile loop trail that encircles the entire San Francisco Bay. I actually don’t think I have met a mean person on any trails in Colorado. Bald Mountain Loop has some fantastic views, and I’d like to give the hike a try at some point. 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