Trading Post Trail at Red Rocks Park

Trading Post Trail at Red Rocks Park

August 5, 2010  |  No Comments
  • Hike Distance: 1.4 miles
  • Denver Drive Time: 30
  • Difficulty: Medium
  • Duration: 1hr
  • Activities: Picnic Area, Horseback Riding, Mountain Biking, Hiking Trails
  • Dogs: Allowed on Leash
  • Directions: Click for Google Map
  • Trail Type: Loop
  • Seasons: Summer & Fall
  • Beauty: Grassland, Front Range Views, Bluff Overlooks, Wildlife: Prairie Dogs, Rabbits, Red Fox.

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Willow Creek Trail at Roxborough State Park

Willow Creek Trail at Roxborough State Park

July 19, 2010  |  1 Comment
  • Hike Distance: 1.4 Miles
  • Denver Drive Time: 45min
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Duration: 1hr
  • Activities: Hiking, Birdwatching, Visitors’ Center
  • Directions: Click for Google Map
  • Trail Type: Loop
  • Seasons: All Year
  • Beauty: Red Rock Formations, Meadows, Wildlife: Mule Deer, Eagles, Foxes, Birds.

Abirdwatcher’s paradise. Roxborough State Park is Denver’s twin sister of Garden of the God’s in Colorado Springs. The park has cataloged over 140 species of birds that have been viewed in the park. On our first hike in the park, we encountered several Western Tanager’s among the scrub oak. Read More

Fountain Valley Trail at Roxborough State Park

Fountain Valley Trail at Roxborough State Park

July 19, 2010  |  2 Comments
  • Hike Distance: 2.3 Miles
  • Denver Drive Time: 45min
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Duration: 1.5 hrs
  • Activities: Hiking, Birdwatching, Visitors’ Center
  • Directions: Click for Google Map
  • Trail Type: Loop
  • Seasons: All Year
  • Beauty: Red Rock Formations, Meadows, Wildlife: Mule Deer, Eagles, Foxes, Birds.

Roxborough State Park is Denver’s twin sister of Garden of the God’s in Colorado Springs. The beautiful Lyons and Fountain formations climb from the valley floor and create a wonderful space for a quiet hike, birdwatching, and viewing wildlife. Read More