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
The Willow Creek Trail: A Varied Suburban Walk
The Willow Creek Trail is a varied suburban path that cuts through two of Denver, Colorado’s southern communities, Centennial and Lone Tree. Part pavement, part natural surface, the trail snakes behind houses, crosses under a highway and over a major thoroughfare, skims the … [Read more...] about The Willow Creek Trail: A Varied Suburban Walk