10 reviews left by ‘unhappy’ tourists who visited epic Colorado spots

woman hiker hiking on sunrise mountain peakPhoto Credit: Kar-Tr (iStock).

If you’re someone who heads straight to Google when trying to plan your next big adventure, you’re not alone. Google Reviews is often the first stop people make when they’re looking to see whether or not a spot might be worth visiting, whether it’s a natural attraction, a restaurant, or otherwise.

As is soon revealed by scouring the reviews for outdoor recreation spots around the state, many people seem to enjoy their trip to Colorado – but that’s not always the case.

Find 10 reviews below left by tourists who didn’t have such a great time:

1. Pikes Peak: “Scary horrible experience […] It feels like you may die, due to the lack of guard rails. The views are pretty, but much better when not scared for your life. […] I haven’t looked up the death toll from this yet. One entire family was stranded on the mountain due to burning up their clutch. I wouldn’t recommend,” 1 star, Maria M.

2. The Great Sand Dunes National Park: “We thought this would be a fun family trip. Sand got everywhere. It was super hot, and we couldn’t find a single refreshment stand. Cell phone coverage was horrible,” 1 star, Jeffery F.

3. Garden of the Gods: “The views are amazing, the 19th century ban on alcohol is absolutely ridiculous,” – 1 star, Micah P.

4. Rocky Mountain National Park: “Too many rocks! Too many mountains! The mountains were too big. Didn’t see any wildlife. A total lack of fast food options,” 1 star, Alex F.

5. Million Dollar Highway: “Absolutely beautiful, absolutely insane if you’re used to safety measures such as guard rails,” 4 stars, LaDonna C.

6. Maroon Bells: “Saw no bears. Slightly disappointed,” – 2 stars, Dan P.

7. Mesa Verde National Park: Went here, but couldn’t enter the park too far as I have a great fear of drop-offs!!! So if you have a fear of heights and roads with sheer drop offs right at the side of your car… don’t attempt this park,” – Debbie B.

8. Hanging Lake: “Hot. Can’t drink the stream water. Need a reservation. Busy. Only one entrance to parking. Long and steep hike. No cell reception. Go to Utah or Wyoming,” 1 star, BreckBear.

9. Black Canyon of the Gunnison: “Interesting, but disappointing” – 3 stars, Frank F.

10. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre: “Went to get a funnel cake well before the end of the concert and was told the concession stand is closed. He sent me across the plaza to another food stand and they said they don’t make funnel cakes and are also closed,” 1 star, Nick M.

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