Getting up into the mountains near Denver is a great way to cool off during the Fourth of July weekend. Wildflowers are in their glory and the mountain streams are still gushing with melt-water. But you probably don’t want to break the bank paying for fuel; and if you are like us, you’ve got some events to attend close to home. So, we’ve come up with 4 great hikes that are close to Denver, and hopefully (we can’t make promises) won’t be too crowed on the holiday weekend.
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#1 Panorama Point at Corwina Park
This is a 2.8 miles hike of medium difficulty, just 35 minutes from Denver. The trail begins along a small creek and winds around to Panorama Point, where as you would expect, there are some great views of Read More
Our children are not big enough to hike long distances yet. So, we usually we put the kiddos in the child carrier backpacks. When we can though, we try to break out the Bob Stroller and hit a local trail. Here are 4 trails close to Denver that work great with a stroller.
Criteria for these Denver Area Stroller Hikes
- Crushed Gravel or Paved Trail
- Great Views or Natural Features
- Accessibility
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#1 The Bluffs Loop South of Denver
This 2.7 mile loop trail is one of our favorites, and probably is the hike we do the most. The Bluffs provide panoramic views of Colorado’s Front Rang and of downtown Denver. We try to go around 7pm when the sun is setting. You’re likely to see deer and meadowlarks along the trail. Right now, we just hike it, but Read More
It’s hard to just get out of the house on a Saturday morning. Add a bit of cold weather, scraping the frost off the car, getting the family bundled up, and it’s just that much harder to get out and enjoy nature. So, I’ve looked over a few of our favorite local trails and decided on three Denver hikes that are really easy to get to and have a lot of “bang for the buck.”
Criteria for these Denver Winter Hikes:
- Accessible in the Winter
- Mostly Level Trails
- High on the Beauty & Wildlife Scale
#1 – South Valley Park Trails
Red Rock, Deer, and beautiful meadows are the draw here. Read More
