4th of July Trail: Nederland’s Gem (Arapaho Pass + Lake Dorothy)
Written By: Noel Krasomil
The 4th of July Trail is just a short drive from my hometown, yet I’d never experienced its staggering beauty until my recent hike exploring its wide-open spaces. Hiking the trail’s breathtaking Arapaho Pass to the pristine Lake Dorothy blew my mind at every single turn. It was worth the 32-year-long wait.
Nestled in the heart of Indian Peaks Wilderness outside of Nederland, Colorado, this 7.2-mile out-and-back trail winds through the Roosevelt National Forest and reads like a backcountry explorer’s dream.
Sparkling fields of bright wildflowers dot the landscape. Chirping marmots scurry about the alpine forest. Birds of prey soar through the bright blue skies above. Remnants of an abandoned 19th-century gold mine collect rust at 11,000 feet. Towering mountain peaks nudge their way into the clouds. Rugged hiking trails move towards potential backcountry adventures on the horizon.
Want to learn more about the 4th of July Trail? Keep reading. I’ll tell you everything you need to know to plan an idyllic Rocky Mountain adventure of your own here.
October 19, 2024
La vie en sac à dos
Bonjour à tous. Je suis Noel Krasomil, l'auteur de The Packable Life. Je suis un trentenaire du Colorado, aux États-Unis, à la recherche de sentiers, de bonnes affaires, de nourriture de rue et obsédé par les blogs. Je suis rédacteur de voyage à plein temps depuis plus d'un an, et je n'ai pas l'intention d'arrêter.
J'ai créé The Packable Life pour inspirer d'autres personnes à voyager, randonner et bloguer dans un but précis - pour devenir plus fort, plus concentré et plus inspiré chaque jour sur la route. Je veux vous mettre au défi de faire des valises plus légères, de voyager plus longtemps, de randonner plus loin et de bloguer plus intelligemment.
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