The hike to Lower Fish Creek Falls is so short that it maybe shouldn't even be called a hike. The payoff for just a few minutes walk is enormous for the "wow" factor of the falls themselves, which are about 20 stories high. Just outside Steamboat Springs, Colorado, … [Read more...] about Fish Creek Falls: Short Hike, Big Payoff
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Yampa River State Park- Short Hike, Sweet Location
Yampa River State Park has limited hiking opportunities, but what it does have is worth a visit. The Yampa River State Park has been providing recreational opportunities for fisherman, boaters, and other nature lovers since 1987. The short trail at the Yampa River State Park … [Read more...] about Yampa River State Park- Short Hike, Sweet Location
Mount Falcon Park Hiking: A Jefferson County Gem
Mount Falcon Park hiking provides all of the "must-haves" in a Front Range hike: a good climb, impressive viewpoints, pine forest, open meadows, and historical remnants. It's just one of the many excellent parks in Jefferson County, Colorado, and one of its … [Read more...] about Mount Falcon Park Hiking: A Jefferson County Gem
Chatfield State Park: Hiking the Reservoir, Dam, and More
Chatfield State Park's 33 miles (53 km) of trails, many of them paved, allow for hours of hiking exploration. Located in Littleton, Colorado, Chatfield State Park has welcomed outdoor enthusiasts since 1975. The park's managing organization, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) … [Read more...] about Chatfield State Park: Hiking the Reservoir, Dam, and More
Hiking in Colorado State Parks
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