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 … [Read more...] about Climbing the Rueter-Hess Incline near Parker, Colorado
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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
Elkhead Reservoir State Park: Hiking in the High Desert
Elkhead Reservoir State Park was not built for hiking. As a result, the 10+ miles (16+ km) of trails in this Colorado recreation area seem an afterthought compared to water-based leisure activities. Nonetheless, the curious hiker will find wildlife, geology, and more in this high … [Read more...] about Elkhead Reservoir State Park: Hiking in the High Desert