Easy Hikes
William Frederick Hayden Park – Green Mountain Loop and Summit Loop
William F. Hayden Park on Green Mountain offers a challenging system of multiple-use trails for all abilities. The trails tend to dry earlier than many of the foothills parks, making the park a fantastic winter destination. The park trails include: Green Mountain Trail: 6.5 mile loop. Features a challenging ascent to the park’s highest point … Continue reading
Bear Creek Regional Park – Owl and Fitness Trails
Everything has settled down and now it is time to get back out into the trails of Colorado. I decided to start easy with a couple of short hikes at the Bear Creek Regional Park that is 5 minutes from our front door. Here’s the stats: Distance: 4.36 miles Time: 1:21 hours Avg Speed: 3.2 … Continue reading
Rabbit Mountain: Eagle Wind Trail / Little Thompson Overlook
“60 Hikes within 60 miles: denver and boulder” by Kim Lipker Rabbit Mountain is an excellent hike on an exposed plateau that offers views of the Colorado prairie and three amazing mountain ranges: Indian Peaks, Rocky Mountain National Park, and the Continental Divide. It’s easy enough for families, yet interesting enough for seasoned hikers. Length: … Continue reading
Larimer County: Devil’s Backbone Trail
“60 Hikes within 60 miles: denver and boulder” by Kim Lipker The Devil’s Backbone is a small section of the hogbacks found up and down the Front Range. The hogbacks are remnant of an ancient exposed seafloor that has been honed by the elements over thousands of years. It’s an easy, well maintained trail right … Continue reading
Red Rocks: Trading Post Trail
“60 Hikes within 60 miles: denver and boulder” by Kim Lipker Red Rocks Park is a well-known venue for Colorado’s best outdoor concerts. The natural rock that jettisons out of the hillside is flaming red and attracts music lovers in the summer and outdoor enthusiasts all year. The Trading Post Trail offers an opportunity to … Continue reading