Tag: Hikes Near Denver
Nighthawk Trail – Hall Ranch to Button Rock
Hall Ranch to Button Rock: One hike with a variety of terrain that I would suggest is in Hall Ranch Open Space in Boulder County. It starts out in low desert terrain and ascends into
Rimrock Trail at Castlewood Canyon State Park
This trail offers wonderful views of the canyon as well as the surrounding mountains and rolling hills of Parker and Franktown. To access the trailhead, enter at the west entry of Castlewood Canyon State Park
Coyote Song Trail at South Valley Park
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
Dawson Butte Ranch Trail
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
Maxwell Falls Cliff Loop Trail
From the parking lot (upper Maxwell Falls trailhead) start down the trail toward the falls. The trail will fork two times; take the left trail both times and you will be moving up a slight
St. Mary’s Glacier Trail
This is a very popular hike that will lead you to some of the most breathtaking scenery around! From the parking lot you will hike about ½ mile up a gentle slope. This trail is
Bear Creek and Bruin Bluff Trails at Lair O’ the Bear Park
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
Raccoon Trail
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
South Park Trail (TR 711) to Square Top Lakes
A beautiful, tundra hike to two glacial lakes. The views and the wildflowers along this trail are some of Colorado’s finest. The trail begins at the west Guanella Pass parking lot and travels south above
Devil’s Head National Recreation Trail
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
Sisters Trail at Alderfer Three Sisters Park
Alderfer Three Sisters Open Space Park offers a variety of trails to chose from. The Sisters Trail is good choice for a variety of terrain and views. This hike leads through meadow and proceeds through
Park View Trail at Pine Valley Ranch
Pine Valley Ranch (a Jefferson County Open Space Park) was once a working Ranch in the early 1900’s along the Platte River and the railroad. The park now includes hiking trails, a lake for fishing,
Colorado Trail Kenosha Pass to Goldhill (Segment)
If you have ever hiked any section of the Colorado trail you will know that it is a fun experience to be on a trail that winds 468 miles through the beautiful mountains of Colorado
Burning Bear Trail TR #601 (East Entry)
Burning Bear Trail #601 (east entrance) is one of the most beautiful hikes in the Geneva Creek/Pike National Forest area with verdant meadows, beaver ponds, tumbling water falls and lush forests. Day hikers will love
Ute Trail at Rocky Mountain National Park
Rocky Mountain National Park includes the Ute Trail. Beginning at Milner Pass/Poudre Lake,it is a gradual uphill climb past towering rocks, the still water of Poudre Lake and then through forest with peeks of the