Chautauqua Trail Overlook — Attraction in Four Corners States

Pretty trail but I’m really sick of seeing these photographers and young college kids going over the revegetation fences just to produce every other senior or grad photo you see off instagram… please respect nature, no one cares to see you disrespecting beautiful places like these for a status and honestly the photographers should have a conscience to not disrespect places like these for a photo. All the vegetation is being trampled and it sucks when beautiful places like this become a breeding ground for...

When we started making our way UP on this trail, it was overcast and foggy so we couldn’t see just how steep the trail was. I’m glad because I might’ve been intimidated and not gone and I am so glad I did. The trail starts off paved but then is dirt/stone and, after some rain, there were definitely tricky spots but worth it for sure. My Fitbit said I climbed 48 floors on this hike!

The trailhead has a little ranger station with very nice bathrooms, charging stations for electric cars and lovely photo...

You will be going up the mountain on a trail that looks easy to climb. I decided not to climb it this time because the weather was bad. If the weather is good, it will be a nice light climb with good views. The map said that there were various trails and a challenge course.

I saw a guy walking his dog wearing a Maple Leaf toque, so I asked him if he was Canadian. He said he is Canadian who likes here and lives in Boulder right now.

I will definitely climb here when I...