FunColoradoHikes Blog

There are so many hiking trails on the map and you wonder, “Which one is good for me and my family; especially the kids?”

Fun Colorado Hikes offers many such hikes that have been tested with small children and deemed as some of the best trails on the Front Range! 

Also check the other posts in this blog for easy day hikes 30 minutes from Denver and others that are deeper in the mountains 60 minutes from Denver. They are really fun hikes for kids and the whole family!
Plan ahead: three or four days in advance of your hike day, tell your family which hike you plan on going to. The anticipation of the event is half the fun. Explain where you will go and what you might see. Get the imaginations going! And don’t forget to plan a treat after the hike (pizza or icecream stop on the way home is a great way to end the day).

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A 60 minute drive from Denver will put you in the heart of the mountains where there are plenty of hikes with great views. See the list below for trail details, or visit Fun Colorado Hikes website for a lot more trails.

If you are looking for hikes closer to home see the previous post.

Chief Mountain

Silver Dollar Lake

Mt Evans State Wildlife Area and Elk Reserve

St. Mary’s Glacier

Maxwell Falls

Burning Bear

Pine Valley Ranch

Three Mile Creek

Colorado Trail Kenosha Pass

Devil’s Head National Recreation Trail

Mountain Lion Trail (Golden Gate Canyon State Park)

Devil’s Hole

Burro Trail (Golden Gate Canyon State Park)

Raccoon Trail (golden Gate Canyon State Park)

Herman Gulch Trail

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Need a quick reference for a mountain hike that’s not too far from Denver?

The Fun Colorado Hikes website is the place to find it.  With so many trails across the state it can be very difficult to find a hike that is not too far or too difficult for a beginner or a family with children.

Below is a listing of some great hikes with beautiful views and fairly easy hiking that are within a 30 minute drive from Denver:

Alderfer Three Sisters Open Space

Elk Meadow/ Bergen Peak

Deer Creek Canyon

Coyote Song Trail

Meyer Ranch Park

Reyonold’s Park

Glendale Farm Open Space

Castlewood Canyon State Park

Mt. Falcon Park

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Colorado offers summer camp for kids with diabetes.  Nurture that love for the outdoors in children with diabetes while they enjoy a safe, fun-filled time!

“The American Diabetes Association’s Camp Colorado is held at beautiful Eagle Lake camp in the heart of Pike National Forest. Only 9 miles outside of Woodland Park, CO and a short distance from Colorado Springs, Camp Colorado is an idyllic summer camp setting. We encourage each camper to learn something new about diabetes management but never force education. At Camp Colorado we believe that each camper will take something away that is specific to that campers stage of development. And with three Camp programs, one is sure to excite your child”! Click here for the programs ADA offers: Camp Dates:  June 29 - July 4, 2008.  Check FunColoradoHikes website for fun family hikes and tips for hiking with diabetic kids.

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