The Columbine Trail on the border of the Columbine suburb and Littleton, Colorado, is a convenient hard surface trail. This no-frills walkway is easy to get to and easy to navigate. With one trailhead, few intersecting trails, and a simple route, the chances of getting lost … [Read more...] about The Columbine Trail: Function Without Fanfare
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Big Dry Creek Trail: A Suburban Walk in Three Parts
The Big Dry Creek Trail is a suburban path that weaves its way through parks and open space in suburban Colorado cities. The trail is two segments connected through a second trail, the Highline Canal Trail. Is this three-part trail worth the effort? With multiple parks and other … [Read more...] about Big Dry Creek Trail: A Suburban Walk in Three Parts
The Willow Creek Trail: A Varied Suburban Walk
The Willow Creek Trail is a varied suburban path that cuts through two of Denver, Colorado’s southern communities, Centennial and Lone Tree. Part pavement, part natural surface, the trail snakes behind houses, crosses under a highway and over a major thoroughfare, skims the … [Read more...] about The Willow Creek Trail: A Varied Suburban Walk
Bluffs Regional Park: A Hike at the Edge of Suburbia
Bluffs Regional Park is a gem of a recreation area tucked into a corner of the city of Lone Tree. Open to mountain bikers, pedestrians, and equestrians, it's a favorite with locals who want to get outside for an hour or two. Even if you don't live particularly close, the … [Read more...] about Bluffs Regional Park: A Hike at the Edge of Suburbia
The East/West Regional Trail: Douglas County Hiking
The East/West Regional Trail (EWRT) meanders through Douglas County open space grassland for 20+ miles (32.2 km). With several trailheads and numerous access points from the neighboring communities, this natural area attracts mountain bikers, hikers, trail runners, even horseback … [Read more...] about The East/West Regional Trail: Douglas County Hiking