Some Great Hikes

Doc Holiday
Many of towns across the west have their claim to Doc Holiday, and Glenwood Springs Colorado is one of them. John Holiday died in bed with his boots off. Glenwood Springs has the tombstone of John "Doc" Holiday at the Linwood (Old Hill) cemetary. There are many rumors that float around about where his true remains lie. With erosion some feel his bones have moved downhill, some say his body was stolen from it's resting place by enemys, and there is a thought that maybe his body never got to it's resting place, as bodies were stored at the bottom of the hill in the winter, where animals may have had access for foraging, until springtime when the road was accessible. What is known is that 4 bartenders pitched in 50 cents apiece to pay for a paupers funeral and resting place. The Linwood Cemetary is a short hike off of Bennett Ave. 20 Minutes to the resting place of Doc Holiday.
"He was the most skillful gambler, and the nerviest, fastest, deadliest man with a six-gun I ever saw."
This was the tribute paid to Doc Holliday by Wyatt Earp.

Storm King Memorial Trail
Storm King Memorial Trail is in honor of 14 Firefighters who died in 1994 while battling the Storm King Fire. This is a steep 1.3 mile hike and very dry. Bring water, sunscreen, and proper hiking boots. This trail is interesting in the fact that crosses mark where each firefighter fell. With a little understanding of fire, history and the seeing steepness of the terrain, one may gain a renewed respect of the speed at which fire can travel, especially uphill. There is another memorial in Glenwood Springs at Two Rivers Park in honor of these firefighters. To get to the trailhead travel west on I-70 and get off at the Canyon Creek exit. Take 2 rights until you are traveling east on the frontage road north of I-70. The parking lot for the trail will be at the end of the road.

Boy Scout Trail - Glenwood Springs
Boy Scout Trail is a challenging singletrack downhill and an aggresive short uphill for mountain bikers. This trail switchbacks up and on the rim of Glenwood Canyon. The first half of Scout Trail is 2 miles and will end where Bear Creek Trail comes in. At this point there is another 2 miles that will take you to the top of Lookout Mountain or down. The Top of the tram looks down and accross on Scout Trail. With the sidehills that this trail crosses, it will take some nerve on the downhill. There are places that look over Glenwood Canyon and if you think there is a drop off, there probably is. Some people ride up but this is used more as a downhill from the popular Lookout mountain Rides and Bear Creek-Forest Hollow. This is a popular hiking trail so be aware and let hikers know you are coming and watch for dogs. The view of Glenwood is dramatic as you will look over the Hotel Colorado and the Hot Springs Pool. Start/Finish is at the top of 8th street on the north side.

Hanging Lake Trail - Glenwood Canyon
This is Americas most popular trail. It will take you 2.3 miles up the walls of Glenwood Canyon crossing the creek many times. This is a steep hike but for those who make it they will be rewarded with the view of Hanging Lake. A crystal blue lake that hangs on a ledge of the canyon. Take a little extra time to see spouting rock above the lake, the trail forks before you get to the lake. There are dangerous parts on this trail like the last steps up to the lake. This trail is heavily used so stay on the trails and no dogs. No cigarette butts either please. Get off at the Hanging Lake exit in Glenwood Canyon. This can only be done eastbound so west bound traffic will have to go to Grizzly Creek and turn around. Parking can be scarce on summer afternoons. A good day is to ride a bike out from Glenwood and then hike the trail.
Coffee Pot Springs Trail forks off of this trail and will take you to the Flattops, this is a long hike.