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
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
Bluffs Regional Park: A Hike at the Edge of Suburbia
Bluffs Regional Park is a gem of a recreation area tucked into a corner of the city of Lone Tree. Open to mountain bikers, pedestrians, and equestrians, it's a favorite with locals who want to get outside for an hour or two. Even if you don't live particularly close, the … [Read more...] about Bluffs Regional Park: A Hike at the Edge of Suburbia