I didn’t head for the hills last weekend with the intention of scouting out fall foliage—but it was a welcome surprise. I was seriously considering turning around after a brutal series of switchbacks on the Pitkin Lake Trail in Vail when the path dumped us in a meadow framed by hillsides streaked with yellow, gold, and orange. By this weekend, the whole slope will be shimmering in color, but if you’d rather not climb 3,000 feet of elevation, consider trying one of our fall hikes below.
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The Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku is about slowing down, immersing yourself in nature, and finding stillness in a frenetic, tech-filled world. READ MORE ›
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