I’m planning on hiking in Colorado’s State Parks this year and have a goal to get to all of them eventually. With a total of 42 state parks over a vast area (Colorado is the eighth largest state), I won’t complete this mission by the end of the year, but I have a good start and … [Read more...] about Hiking in Colorado State Parks
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Cherry Creek State Park: Walking in Colorado’s First State Park
Looking across acres and acres of open space in Cherry Creek State Park, it’s easy to forget that it’s embedded in the Denver metropolitan area. A 30-minute drive from downtown Denver and less than 45 minutes from Denver International Airport, Cherry Creek State Park provides … [Read more...] about Cherry Creek State Park: Walking in Colorado’s First State Park
The Littleton Community Trail: Hidden in Plain Sight
Looking at a trail map, I thought, “there’s no trail there.” Well, I was wrong! Although quite familiar with the city of Littleton, Colorado, I had somehow not noticed the Littleton Community Trail passing right through town. This newer suburban trail is hidden in … [Read more...] about The Littleton Community Trail: Hidden in Plain Sight
The Sulphur Gulch Trail: A Walk Through Parker
At the Sulphur Gulch Trail on a sunny winter morning, the air was chilly yet invigorating. The clear skies and bright sunlight, welcome on a cold winter day, could become overwhelming in the summer when temperatures can soar to over ninety degrees Fahrenheit (32C). … [Read more...] about The Sulphur Gulch Trail: A Walk Through Parker
The Columbine Trail: Function Without Fanfare
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