Mt. Bierstadt Trail

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This fourteener is one of Colorado’s most accessible, popular and well-maintained. The direct route up the mountain can be for experienced mountain climbers as well as casual day hikers. From the parking lots on Guanella

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Bridal Veil Falls

Bridal Veil Falls
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Starting Elevation 7840 feet Ending Elevation 8900 feet Elevation Change 1060 feet Bridal Veil Falls at the end of the Cow Creek Trail in Rocky Mountain National Park strolls along old McGraw Ranch roads and

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Three Easy Trails at Castlewood Canyon State Park

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Inner Canyon Trail Rimrock Trail Cherry Creek and Creek Bottom Trail

Meadow View Trail to Bergen Peak Trail

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In the beautiful town mountain town of Evergreen lies Bergen Peak and Elk Meadow. This is a popular hike spot for locals as well as vacationers. The trail offers easy access by car, ample parking

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Chief Mountain Trail

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Chief Mountain Trail is one of the most exciting climbs from parking lot to summit. This is a very popular day hike due to its mountain beauty, convenience to Denver, and its relatively short length

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Spruce Mountain Open Space Trail

View toward Pikes Peak
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Spruce Mountain Trail is a 5.5 mile trail that offers a variety of terrain and views stretching from the eastern plains to Pikes Peak and around to the western Rockies. This hike is a pleasant,

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Coyote Song Trail at South Valley Park

Coyote Song Trail
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This is one of several trails offered at South Valley Park (Jefferson County Open Space). From the south parking lot follow the Coyote Song Trail for 1.5 miles and connect with Swallow Trail at the

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Dawson Butte Ranch Trail

Dawson Butte
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Located just five miles south of Castle Rock, Dawson Butte Ranch Park offers a five mile loop trail that is easy-moderate over rolling terrain and through beautiful trees and meadows. The trail also offers views

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Mt. Sherman

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I hiked this in 2005 and only just writing it up now, but I promise you I am not making anything up that I don’t remember! There are a couple places to park when getting

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Glendale Farm Open Space Trail

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This is one great hike just outside of Denver! It offers a 1.6 mile loop trail that crosses rolling hills covered in tall wavy grass, scrub oak, grazing cows, and rock croppings. You will amble

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