Awesome Footage of Hiking Mt. Garfield [WATCH]

Do you enjoy hiking the trails around Western Colorado? Is it hard to find daytime hours to enjoy a hike? There are several popular trails in the area which are just as enjoyable, if not more so, to hike at night. Here are two you might consider.

Recent rainfall in Western Colorado has caused vegetation to thrive on the Audubon Trail, while not deterring visitors' use. Even a few varieties of wildlife have made some rare appearances.

The search is on for three missing hikers from Fruita on the Grand Mesa.

One of Grand Junction's best hikes also happens to be one of the most overlooked. If you're in the market for a good three to four-hour hike complete with a special attraction, make Holy Cross your next adventure.

Follow these ten commandments of hiking around Grand Junction and you just might enjoy yourself a little more.

One of the most difficult decisions you have to make when hiking Western Colorado is deciding which one of the countless magnificent trails you should hike first. With a little help from Instagram, here are some of Western Colorado's finest trails.

I took a short hike in the Little Bookcliffs Wild Horse Area hoping to see some wild horses. I was not disappointed.

How did I miss this? Does everyone else know about it? If you're looking for a series of great hikes, not to mention excellent 4-wheeling, mountain biking and motorcycle terrain, pay a visit to the Bangs Canyon Recreation Area.

You don't know what fun is until you get out and enjoy Western Colorado's awesome trails. There's no need to become an extreme athlete in order to enjoy the area's great outdoors. There are a few tips, however, which will make a visit to the valley's trails more enjoyable for everyone.