The Challenge Hill Climb isn’t easy, but its popularity suggests that accomplishing this climb is worth the difficulty. You’ll feel the burn on this short but super steep ascent in Philip S. Miller Park and get the reward of sweeping views at the top. Keep reading to find … [Read more...] about The Challenge Hill Climb in Castle Rock, Colorado
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Climbing the Rueter-Hess Incline near Parker, Colorado
Climbing the Rueter-Hess Incline in Parker, Colorado will get your heart pumping and your legs burning. This set of steps built into a steep hill isn’t in the mountains but requires effort similar to many hikes in the foothills. Keep reading to learn more about the Rueter-Hess … [Read more...] about Climbing the Rueter-Hess Incline near Parker, Colorado
Stagecoach State Park Trails: Hiking around the Reservoir
Stagecoach State Park trails are a relatively simple system based around a reservoir but don’t mistake simple for ordinary. Hiking around the Stagecoach Reservoir delivers jaw-dropping views of the upper Yampa River Valley including a few noteworthy points of interest. Keep … [Read more...] about Stagecoach State Park Trails: Hiking around the Reservoir
South Valley Park Trails: Rocks, Ridges, and Ranch
South Valley Park hiking trails pass by and through prominent rock formations from different geological periods. Just minutes from a highway in the southwest corner of the Denver, Colorado metro area, take a walk on easy to moderate trails that used to be part of a cattle ranch. … [Read more...] about South Valley Park Trails: Rocks, Ridges, and Ranch
The Tallman Gulch Trail: Suburban Hiking in Parker
Parker, Colorado’s Tallman Gulch Trail cuts a path through the town about 20 miles (32 km) from Denver. A hike on this paved suburban path delivers a good dose of nature thanks to the open space buffer separating it from the houses. Even in the middle of the ‘burbs, this path … [Read more...] about The Tallman Gulch Trail: Suburban Hiking in Parker