Scenic Summit County hikes with kids
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Scenic Summit County hikes with kids
I want to take my 2 year old and friends + kids on an easy scenic hike in Summit this week. They'll be in packs. I'm looking for a hike with lots of wildflowers and great views. I remember someone mentioning an easy scenic trail north of Silverthorne, with great views to the Gores. I cannot remember what it is. Anyway, any recs? Thanks!
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Re: Scenic Summit County hikes with kids
North of Silverthorne and near Heeney is Cataract Lake. There's also Rainbow Lake in Frisco. For a longer hike outside of Breck, try Mowhawk Lake. All great family options.
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Re: Scenic Summit County hikes with kids
+1 on Mohawk lakes. Mine ruins, waterfalls and lakes all in one hike.
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Re: Scenic Summit County hikes with kids
In fact, I did Mohawk Lakes last week
It was fantastic. Looking for something high up this time, like Shrine Mtn.
It was fantastic. Looking for something high up this time, like Shrine Mtn.
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Re: Scenic Summit County hikes with kids
The hike north of Silverthorne you might be thinking of is Acorn Creek. Not a very busy spot but it has great views of the Gores. I was there yesterday and the wildflowers are still looking good.
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Re: Scenic Summit County hikes with kids
Would probably be a good choice. In summer, it's really a short hike.It was fantastic. Looking for something high up this time, like Shrine Mtn.
Also consider Mount Royal.
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