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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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
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