Even with all of the people passing me, this part of the hike was gorgeous. Dense trees from the top of the hill down to the bottom of the ravine. I had entered a forest with all of the layers of nature that I love. As I admired the rocky ledge and hollowed out tree trunks and all of the surrounding shades of green, I turned the corner and was greeted by a spectacular waterfall.

This trail starts out at 6,900 ft, and just keeps climbing. All the huffing and puffing is worth it, though, when you get to the expansive mountain view.

This super easy hike keeps you in the shade with the river rushing along beside you while you meander through the forest.

We forgot that when you head out to catch the sunset, the way back will be in the dark. We learned some lessons on this one.

Longer than expected, this trail takes you out to the ruins of a stone home built in the early 1900s.

A sloping, narrow trail that meanders between plants and rocks and takes you down through washes and up to giant boulders.