We were so excited to get to visit Colorado’s newest Troll creation from Thomas Dambo. Rita the Rock Planter is in the small mining town of Victor Colorado and is a fun, easy hike.
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Rita is very easy to find, you can take the Little Grouse Mountain Trail and follow the bird houses. Park in the lower lot to get a 2 mile hike in. If you would like easier access you can drive up the hill, park at the top for a short, flat-ish walk to see Rita. Also the hike is dog friendly, Humphry hated his jacket but liked seeing Rita.
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There is a lot of historical information and artifacts about Victor and it’s mining roots.
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The kids loved exploring the the mining equipment.
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Walking out to see Rita was amazing.
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She is stunning.
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A bonus of visiting Rita this winter is that she is only 10 minutes from Cripple Creek, where Colorado’s Ice Castles are this year!
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Have you gotten to visit any of Thomas’ trolls? We love Isak Heartstone in Breckenridge and we can’t wait to visit Mama Mimi in Jackson Hole.
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