Vien R. Guenther
Kanaka Loop Trail, Santa Ysabel Open Space Preserve (East) – San Diego County, California
East Preserve: There are two trailheads on either side of the East Preserve. One along Highway 79 (Santa Ysabel East Preserve, Highway 79...
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Vien R. Guenther
- Aug 7
- 2 min
Hiking to Observation Point - Zion National Park, Utah
OBSERVATION POINT – 8 miles round trip The trail to Observation Point is one of the longer hikes in Zion. The trail begins at the Weeping...
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Vien R. Guenther
- Aug 2
- 6 min
Petrified Forest National Park - Arizona
Petrified Forest National Park straddles the border between Apache County and Navajo County and is about 30 miles long from north to the...
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Vien R. Guenther
- Aug 2
- 2 min
Cathedral Rock - Sedona, Arizona
There are many rock formations and viewing points you could find outside of town of Sedona. The landscape here is simply spectacular,...
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Vien R. Guenther
- Aug 1
- 2 min
Hiking to Chicago Lakes - Mount Evans Wilderness, Colorado
CHICAGO LAKES – 9.5 to 10 miles This trail is strenuous and can be long if you hike all the way to the upper lake. The trailhead begins...
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Vien R. Guenther
- Aug 1
- 3 min
Climbing Mount Bierstadt - Mount Evans Wilderness, Colorado
This is my only fourteneer I can brag about. My first and last one actually, since I don't want to climb another one. I'm not a "peak...
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Vien R. Guenther
- Jul 30
- 2 min
Crater Lakes, South Boulder Creek Trail – James Peak Wilderness/Roosevelt National Forest
From the main South Boulder Creek Trail, continue past the first junction if your aim is the Crater Lakes. The sign at the second...
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Vien R. Guenther
- Jul 30
- 1 min
Rogers Pass Lake, South Boulder Creek Trail – James Peak Wilderness/Roosevelt National Forest
If your aim is to hike to Rogers Pass Lake and Heart Lake, follow the South Boulder Trail all the way. Combined, it's about 9 miles round...
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Vien R. Guenther
- Jul 30
- 1 min
Heart Lake, South Boulder Creek Trail – James Peak Wilderness/Roosevelt National Forest
So, if you hike to Rogers Pass Lake you might as well hike all the way to Heart Lake. That is, if you still have the stamina, or time. It...
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Vien R. Guenther
- Jul 29
- 3 min
Square Top Lakes, Pike National Forest – Front Range, Colorado
Square Top Lakes is a popular hiking trail because of the stunning views and two lakes at the end. This trail is considered moderate, but...
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Vien R. Guenther
- Jul 29
- 3 min
Hiking to Vernal & Nevada Falls, Taft Point & The Fissures -Yosemite National Park
There are over 800 miles of trails in Yosemite, from easy, moderate to strenuous. Some trails, of course, requires backpacking. Almost 95...
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Vien R. Guenther
- Jul 28
- 2 min
Hiking in Bryce Canyon National Park - Utah
The best time of year to hike in Utah is either Spring or Fall, the weather is cooler and there will be less crowds - summer in Utah can...
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