Best Places to Visit in Colorado According to a Local

I’ve been exploring the Centennial State for over 15 years and there are quite a few spots listed in the best places to visit in Colorado that simply aren’t worth the hype. These are the WORST offenders in my mind. But I wouldn’t want to leave you hanging! You’ll get great recommendations for where to go in Colorado instead. As a long-time local and Colorado travel expert, this is an honest guide for where to visit. If you want to hike to Mt Sniktau, then you’ve got to check out a few important safety notes. First, hiking in the mountains is dangerous, so you want to be prepared. Check out my guides to prepping for your first summit hike below. Top mountain hiking tips tips for beginners: https://bit.ly/3Vw2Y2I Mental tips for summiting your first mountain: https://bit.ly/4aaRp5w The Ultimate Colorado Summit Hike Packing List: https://bit.ly/3TylLaV Practice Leave No Trace: https://bit.ly/leaveitbetterthanufoundit Hiking Safely in Colorado: https://bit.ly/cohikingtips Discover which Colorado mountain town best suits your personality: https://bit.ly/yourcomountaintown ✨ Additional Resources ✨ The Local’s Guide to Visiting Colorado: https://bit.ly/localguidetoco Colorado’s Top Hikes: https://bit.ly/bestcoloradohikes Packing Lists and Gear: OR Astroman Sun Hoodie: https://alnk.to/fSiBG9O Skratch Labs Hydration Electrolyte powder: https://amzn.to/3FIFQZn REI Flash 22 Hiking Pack: https://rei.pxf.io/JKvVaq REI Cork-Grip Hiking Poles: https://rei.pxf.io/POvVZe Freshette Pee Funnel: https://rei.pxf.io/e15EGO Kula Cloth Pee Rag: https://alnk.to/5Q7pLD5 Garmin inReach Mini: https://rei.pxf.io/JKvV0q Gerber Dime Multi-Tool: https://rei.pxf.io/zx5b3r Duece of Spades Toilet Trowel: https://alnk.to/2Qyx6dv Nitecore NU25 400 Lumen Rechargeable Headlamp: https://alnk.to/bEkq8CG SOL emergency bivvy sack: https://rei.pxf.io/7a9Oq3 More incredible gear I love: https://www.amazon.com/shop/megintheforest Follow me… Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/Aforestfox/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@megintheforest Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/megintheforest/ For the latest local info about the best outdoor hot spots in Colorado (including places you’ve never heard of before), head on over to www.foxintheforest.net. About the Photos and Video: Transparency is important to me when it comes to photography. There is Instagram and there is reality. And you should be inspired by BOTH. I intentionally use photos and videos that have been edited for color and lighting, and ones that haven’t. All the photos and videos you see were taken by me EXCEPT for the photos of Crystal Mill (those are stock) I visited back before nice cameras were a thing, and I refuse to go back. #coloradoadventure #hikingcolorado #colorado #coloradomountains #coloradotravel #coloradotraveltips #rockymountains #rockymountainnationalpark Time stamps: 00:00 - Intro 00:14 - The worst & best scenic drive in Colorado 00:47 - Skip this over-crowded backpacking route in Colorado and head here instead 01:10 - Why you should skip this tourist trap in Colorado and where to go instead. 01:58 - Things locals know about visiting Rocky Mountain National Park