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
Suburban Hiking
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
Big Dry Creek Trail: A Suburban Walk in Three Parts
The Big Dry Creek Trail is a suburban path that weaves its way through parks and open space in suburban Colorado cities. The trail is two segments connected through a second trail, the Highline Canal Trail. Is this three-part trail worth the effort? With multiple parks and other … [Read more...] about Big Dry Creek Trail: A Suburban Walk in Three Parts