Look at a topographic map of the mountainous terrain above Durango and you are certain to see an excess of high altitude lakes.
Many have trails going right to them, but most of these are demanding hikes, especially for the casual hiker. However, those seeking a shorter excursion to a backcountry pool are in luck. Clocking in at 2 miles round-trip and 400 feet of elevation change, the Potato Lake Trail is an easy hike to a beautiful backcountry lake.
Oh, and by the way, if you want to sound like local, call it Spud Lake instead of Potato Lake!
The Grand Canyon South Rim often gets a bad rap for being over-crowded, especially during summer at the height of the tourist season. As a former tour guide at the Grand Canyon South Rim, I’m here to share a few secrets about how avoid the crowds. None of these require hiking or driving tens or hundreds of miles into the backcountry either!
