Hiking in Castlewood Canyon State Park can take many forms. It may be a walk on the canyon rim, looking down the valley and out to the prairie land of Douglas County. But it can also be a trek into the canyon and along Cherry Creek to a charming waterfall. Maybe itās a hike to … [Read more...] about Hiking in Castlewood Canyon State Park: See Rocks, Ruins, and More
State Parks
14 Reasons to Hike in Staunton State ParkĀ
Coloradoās Staunton State Park is a hikerās playground. Twenty-nine miles (48 km) of trails include easy loops around fishing ponds, 1200-foot (366 m) climbs to epic overlooks, and everything in between. So whether youāre partial to grassy meadows, waterfalls, or geological … [Read more...] about 14 Reasons to Hike in Staunton State ParkĀ
Stagecoach State Park Trails: Hiking around the Reservoir
Stagecoach State Park trails are a relatively simple system based around a reservoir but donāt 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
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
Pearl Lake State Park: Hiking in the Routt National Forest
Pearl Lake State Park has a single short trail that connects to longer trails in the Routt National Forest. Favorite activities in Pearl Lake State Park are those on and around the water, but the trails in the surrounding forest will gratify hikers comfortable with a … [Read more...] about Pearl Lake State Park: Hiking in the Routt National Forest