Hiking up and across the Dakota Hogback on the east side of Matthews/Winters Park provides a good climb, views for miles, and a rocky route along an ancient ridge. This hike is so different from the trails in the western part of the park that I’ve dedicated a whole post to it in … [Read more...] about Hiking the Dakota Hogback: Matthews/Winters Park Part 2
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Hiking in Steamboat Lake State Park
Hiking in Steamboat Lake State Park delivers jaw-dropping views of Steamboat Lake and mountain peaks in all directions. Walking in this picturesque park doesn’t require massive climbs or anything technical, just an appreciation for natural beauty and the serenity of the valley. … [Read more...] about Hiking in Steamboat Lake State Park
The Sand Creek Regional Greenway Trail: City Surrounding Nature
The Sand Creek Regional Greenway is a 14-mile (22.5 km) urban trail with an odd personality. Following Sand Creek, the trail crosses suburban parks, bucolic natural settings, and urban wasteland near heavy industrial facilities and interstate highways. In the … [Read more...] about The Sand Creek Regional Greenway Trail: City Surrounding Nature
Van Bibber Park: Hiking Van Bibber Creek and More
Jefferson County's Van Bibber Park in Arvada, Colorado, packs 5.2 miles (8.4 k) of trails into a 164-acre (66.4 ha) open space featuring a tree-lined creek, mountain views, and a city overlook. The wide pathways and primarily flat terrain will be an easy hike for … [Read more...] about Van Bibber Park: Hiking Van Bibber Creek and More
Lake Pueblo State Park: Hiking with Geology
Lake Pueblo State Park has trails on high ground, others that traverse canyons, and still others following the lake's shoreline. The bluffs and rock formations in the park are enough to turn an ordinary hiker into an amateur geologist. Learn more about Lake Pueblo State Park … [Read more...] about Lake Pueblo State Park: Hiking with Geology