Emerald Mountain

Fun multipurpose trail area

Only a 10-minute drive from Steamboat Springs Ski resort, we hiked here on days when the resort lift lines were too long. Hiking was fun (and challenging if you choose Lane of Payne or Root Canal tra...

Beautiful!

On Saturday, we did this hike for about 5 miles and didn't need our snow shoes until the last mile or so. The trail is very well maintained, lots of dogs, cross country skiers and plenty of families! ...

Worth the hike

For someone coming from sea level, the trails here are pretty steep. However, the views of Steamboat are unparalleled and worth the hike. You don't have to go far to see the views, but the farther you...

fun/great place to hike or ride or run or just amble, dog-friendly, too!

actually, we've been here winter (snowshoeing) and summer (hike/run up the "Bluff" trail -- as it is the least steep!) good, no, great views of the whole valley -- almost everyone else on the trail i...

With Puppy

A beautiful hike with our puppy. we must have ran into 7 friendly puppies along the way. What a great view at the top. Not too hard of a hike. Next time we are hiking farther. Beautiful sunny day.