http://funcoloradohikes.com/blog Mon, 07 Dec 2009 20:24:30 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Time is here to snowshoe on the trails. Here is a great one that is a huge blanket of snow in winter with views of the evergreens and Bergen Mountain. Not too far from Denver either. Just get off I-70 at Evergreen Parkway and go into Evergreen about 3 miles. Elk Meadow ... http://funcoloradohikes.com/blog/hikes/winter-hike-snowshoeing-elk-meadow-trail.html [gallery columns="2"] We have had winter weather these past few weeks which has cut most people's hiking season short. There are still a lot of hikes closer to Denver and Colorado Springs that don't take you too far into the mountains. We like to hike Devil's Head trail (although cold at the ... http://funcoloradohikes.com/blog/hikes/red-rocks-canyon-loop-trail.html Horsetooth Mountain Open Space outside of Fort Collins is a good place for families to hike. We take the Horsetooth Falls trail. It's a 2.25 mile hike (round trip) that leads to some falls, rocks for scrambling on and a small/cave overhang. The falls does slow down to a trickle ... http://funcoloradohikes.com/blog/hikes/horse-tooth-mountain-open-space.html Aspen Trees are the only trees in the Colorado Mountains that offer autumn color. These seasonal colors only last for about 3 weeks in September. When we want to hike a trail that has some wonderful fall color, we like the following trails among others: [gallery] Kenosha Pass - West side (toward Goldhill ... http://funcoloradohikes.com/blog/hikes/best-hikes-to-see-colorados-fall-colors.html This was a great hike that we have done a couple of times.  It is refreshing because of the cascades and the shady trails. It is nice to get out for a hike that is a short drive from Denver. This is a popular spot, so we recommend going early on the ... http://funcoloradohikes.com/blog/hikes/more-of-maxwell-falls-trail.html Take a hike in one of Colorado's Sate parks.  It's their 50th anniversary.  Admission is free to all of Colorado's State parks this Monday August 3rd 2009. Some of our favorite state park hikes: Mountain Lion Trail - Golden Gate Canyon State Park Burro Trail - Golden Gate Canyon State Park Rim Rock Trail ... http://funcoloradohikes.com/blog/hikes/free-day-to-all-colorado-state-parks-this-august-3rd.html Just like Burro Trail, the Mountain Lion trail in Golden Gate Canyon State Park is challenging and a little bit longer. The trail will take y ou in a 6.7 mile loop that moves through small meadow, aspen stands, up hills, through pine tree stands and past "Forgotten Valley" wilderness campground. ... http://funcoloradohikes.com/blog/hikes/mountain-lion-trail-hike-in-golden-gate-canyon-park-just-west-of-denver.html A more challenging hike for the family is Burro Trail in Golden Gate Canyon State Park. The park is just a 30 min drive from Golden and west Denver. This is a favorite hike leading to 'Windy Peak' where you have great views of the mountains and the park below. This ... http://funcoloradohikes.com/blog/hikes/burro-trail-hike-in-colorados-golden-gate-canyon-park.html One of my favorite hikes is Burning Bear Trail.  It is only about an hour's scenic drive from Denver! If you need more ideas for hiking near Denver or if you want to try a new trail, check Jefferson County Open Space website. It's great for finding trails and maps. [caption id="attachment_169" ... http://funcoloradohikes.com/blog/hikes/good-hike-near-denver-but-still-in-the-mountains.html [caption id="attachment_165" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Trail Through Snowfield on Sherman (Photo July 2005)"][/caption] Wanted to hike Mt Sherman with my two sons this weekend (Father's Day, June 21). I posted on fourteeners.com and summitpost.com to ask about conditions up there.  I got a response and found out that there is still a significant amount ... http://funcoloradohikes.com/blog/hikes/mt-sherman-still-has-snow-june-09.html