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THINGS TO BRING

Experience the mountain life ... comfortably

WEATHER PLANNING​

  • November to March = Snow

  • April to June = Rain or Snow

  • July to October = Sunny

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PACKING SUGGESTIONS

  • Every day, no matter the month is mostly sunny with a chance of everything unexpected. Pack shorts, sunscreen, a sweatshirt and raincoat.

  • Mountain terrain - grab hiking shoes, boots, or at least running shoes.

  • Altitude is over 8,000 feet. Bring your favorite water bottle that will inspire you to drink often. 

  • Hot tub time! Bring a swimsuit! Towels are provided.​

  • Toiletries for you to be so fresh and so clean. It is also very dry in Colorado so bring moisturizer as needed.

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LOCAL HIKING

If you don’t have it, download the app “AllTrails”, it’s what we use to find new hikes. A few recommendations that can all be found on AllTrails: 

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If you are looking for a shorter hike: 

  • Parkview, Strawberry Jack & Pine Lake Loop (2.9 miles) has great views and a peaceful little lake. It’s in Pine Valley Ranch Park. 

 

If you are looking for a longer hike: 

  • Eagle’s View Trail Loop (4.2 miles) also has great views and more elevation gain. Located in Reynold’s Ranch County Park. 

  • Lion’s Head via Lion’s Back Trail (11-13 miles) is a long one that ends in a waterfall. Part of the trail is along a dirt road, but there are some resident marmots along the way. This one is in Staunton State Park.​

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Gateway to the outlook

PLACES TO SEE, THINGS TO DO, AND FOOD TO EAT

Grab camera, fork, and knife.

​PLACES TO SEE AND THINGS TO DO

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COFFEE, BREAKFAST, AND LUNCH

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LUNCH AND DINNER

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GROCERIES

  • Rosalie Trading Post (Bailey) - fresh veggies, fruits, meat, and more

  • Dollar General (Bailey)

  • King Soopers (Conifer)

  • Safeway (Conifer)

  • Natural Grocers (Conifer)

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3 NIGHT SUMMER/FALL ITINERARY

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​ARRIVAL DAY - Welcome!

  1. Stop for grocery shopping at King Soopers in Conifer. Also, have your copilot look at Wellington Lake to make a possible reservation for a day trip.

  2. Arrive at Cozy Nook Cabins. Unpack through the garage.

  3. Call dibs on your room.

  4. Sneak out to the deck and breathe in the fresh mountain air.

  5. Grab a camera and drink, rally the troops, and head to the outlook.

  6. Take in the view of the national forest and mountain range. Raise your drink and make an awkward toast.

  7. Head back inside to cook something up for dinner.

  8. Lastly, relax with a movie, good conversation, or healthy boardgame competition.

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FIRST FULL DAY - Local Hike and Food

  1. The brave wake up for the Colorado sunrise (5:30-6:30a).

  2. Brew some coffee / espresso and fry up some breakfast.

  3. Look at the local hikes at Staunton State Park (AllTrails App).

  4. Pack some day-hiking gear and head out for a hike!

  5. Drive to Aspen Peak Cellars for food and wine by the river.

  6. Scope out Chill Squirrel or Sasquatch Outpost for light shopping.

  7. Make a pit stop at the Brewery for another drink.

  8. Head back to shower up and hop in the hot tub.

  9. Cook a late dinner.

  10. Play "Hookey" and determine who has the best form.​

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SECOND FULL DAY - Day Trip to Mountain Town or Wellington Lake

  1. Sleep in for some recovery. Let’s be honest, it is a vacation.

  2. Pack the camera! Day trip to a small mountain town, Georgetown or Wellington Lake.

  3. Grab some light breakfast in Bailey or Pine.

  4. Drive up Guanella Pass.

  5. Stop along the pass for pictures and short / long hikes.

  6. Continue to Georgetown for some lunch, shopping, and breweries.

  7. On your way back, stop at Shaggy Sheep for some dinner along 285.

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DEPARTURE DAY - Until Next Time!

  1. Cook some breakfast.

  2. Pack up the car.

  3. Take one last walk to the outlook.

  4. Breath in the fresh mountain air and enjoy the views.

  5. Have safe travels home! 

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