Baymont by Wyndham Salida

A fun hike out to the top of Mount Shavano, which stands at 14,158 feet above sea level. This is a steep route which tasks hikers with a very decent amount of elevation gain over the length of the trail. Make sure you’re prepared for a challenging workout, and bring plenty of water and sun protection.

This is a very fun hike to a spectacular waterfall. The hike has plenty of variety that will keep your interest including meadows, pine, and aspen forest. You will be treated to many views of Mt Antero, and even get to test your balance by crossing Browns Creek via small log bridges. Parts of the trail are sandy or have loose rock, so be prepared to get dusty, and you will likely waste some energy on the soft ground. Perfect choice for a short, moderate day hike. First half is where the...

Narrow Gauge trail is located on the pass between two massive 14'ers, Mt. Antero and Mt. Princeton. Featuring epic views without the elevation gains, this trail is relatively flat and ideal for seniors, children and hikers who may not be acclimated to the altitude. It was once the Denver South Park & Pacific Railroad that traveled through Nathrop, St. Elmo, the Alpine Tunnel and Gunnison from 1880 to 1926. The trail runs east and west at the base of Mt. Antero and there's parking on both...

This is a fairly steep and rocky trail that crosses some streams and "Waterdog Creek" (twice) before leading to a few scenic lakes beneath the Continental Divide. The first (and largest) lake, Waterdog, is named for the Tiger Salamander (Ambystoma tigrinum) or “waterdog” and offers great views of Bald Mountain and Banana Mountain to the north.