Browsing 30 Mins from Denver

Three Easy Trails at Castlewood Canyon State Park

By Mary Norton - Comment »

Inner Canyon Trail Rimrock Trail Cherry Creek and Creek Bottom Trail

Bergen Peak Trail at Elk Meadow Open Space Park

By Mary Norton - Comment »

In the beautiful town mountain town of Evergreen lies Bergen Peak at Elk Meadow Open Space Park. This is a popular hike spot for locals as well as vacationers. The trail offers easy access by

Keep reading…

Coyote Song Trail at South Valley Park

By Mary Norton - Comment »

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

Keep reading…

Dawson Butte Ranch Trail

By Mary Norton - Comment »

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

Keep reading…

Glendale Farm Open Space Trail

By Mary Norton - Comment »

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

Keep reading…

Sunny Aspen Trail and Old Ski Run Trail (Meyer Ranch Park)

By Mary Norton - 1 Comment »

Grab a park map at the parking lot or trailhead. For an easy trail choose Lodgepole Loop trail (approx. 2.5 mile hike roundtrip from parking lot). For a more challenging hike, follow Owl’s Perch trail

Keep reading…

Bear Creek and Bruin Bluff Trails at Lair O’ the Bear Park

By Mary Norton - Comment »

A nice easy loop hike at the Lair O’ the Bear Park starts at the parking lot and follows the Bear Creek Trail west, then go left over the bridge to Castor Cutoff Trail to

Keep reading…

Raccoon Trail

By Mary Norton - 2 Comments »

Raccoon Trail in Golden Gate Canyon State Park wanders through groves of pine and spruce as well as aspen stands. Wildflowers and views of the Continental Divide are an added treat. The trail is well

Keep reading…

Burro Trail

By Mary Norton - Comment »

Burro Trail is in Golden Gate Canyon State Park. It is one of the more challenging hikes in the park and is just a 30 minute drive from Golden and west Denver. This is a

Keep reading…

Devil’s Head National Recreation Trail

By Mary Norton - 15 Comments »

The trail begins by passing through several large Aspen stands that are quite beautiful; especially in autumn. The hike continues to wind its way up through Evergreen forest and around huge granite boulders. Through the

Keep reading…

Eagle’s View Trail at Reynolds Park Open Space Park

By Mary Norton - 2 Comments »

This hike offers a variety of terrain, with a winding trail through meadow and forest taking hikers to the big payoff at the Eagle’s View point – views! From the parking lot, take Oxen Draw

Keep reading…

Plymouth Creek Trail and Meadow Lark Trail at Deer Creek Canyon Park

By Mary Norton - 4 Comments »

Recommended trail: Begin at parking lot and take the Plymouth Creek Trail to the Meadow Lark trail. The loop has a pleasant elevation gain, trail composition, distance and views. The Plymouth Creek trail begins by

Keep reading…

Calendar of Posts

February 2012
S M T W T F S
« Sep    
 1234
567891011
12131415161718
19202122232425
26272829