The Chief Hosa Loop is a short loop hike located about 40 minutes from downtown Denver. Even though the hike is close to the city, you can get that feeling out getting outside and into wilderness. The trail is made up of mostly packed dirt and is extremely easy to follow. The trail does…
Green Mountain Open Space is a 2,400 acre park located on the west border of Lakewood, Colorado. The park is heavily frequented by mountain bikers, runners, and hikers. The park is a great spot after work for a quick hike or run. Trail conditions in the park range from paved trail to packed dirt…
North Table Mountain Park is comprised of nearly 2,000 acres of land and is located in the heart of Golden, Colorado. This park is popular with mountain bikers, horseback riders, runners and hikers. There are a variety of trails to choose from, but they are all about the same difficulty. North Table Mountain is…
Windy Peak is the highest (trail accessible) peak in Golden Canyon State Park. The state park is located about an hour from Denver, Colorado and is a fantastic spot for beginner hikers or families. Windy Peak is an easy hike that is doable in a few hours and provides good views west. The trail…
Apex Park has a variety of walking, biking, hiking and equestrian trails and is located in Golden Colorado. The park starts on the edge of the foothills and has trails that extend miles into them. The park is most popular with mountain bikers but sees a decent amount of runners and hikers as well. The…
Lake Helene in Rocky Mountain National Park is a beautiful and slightly less crowded hike compared to other trails in the area. The hike out to the alpine lake provides breathtaking views of multiple high elevation lakes and the Bighorn Flat Mountains. This easy hike is a great alternative to the highly popular Emerald…
