Squaw Mountain
This half-day trek to the Squaw Mountain Fire Lookout Tower is not far from downtown Denver and offers a great panorama at the top. However, the wide road to the top is steep in spots, and the upper section of this outing... summitpost.org
Mount Evans From Guanella Pass
From the trailhead follow the managed trail through the Willows. Failing to stick with the main path can cost hours of fighting willows. After you reach the bottom of the basin and cross the stream there will be a junctio... localhikes.com
Panorama Point, Blackhawk, Colorado
The views from this spot are extraordinary, encompassing a long stretch of the Continental Divide. Golden Gate Canyon State Park is less than an hour by car from Denver. The park, which requires a day-use fee, is excellent fo... trails.com
Elk / Coyote, Golden, Colorado
The Front Range is rich in natural treasures. One such paragon is Golden Gate Canyon State Park, less than an hour?s drive from the Denver metro area. With 14,000 acres to explore, this state park offers ample opportunities f... trails.com
Saint Mary’s Glacier Loop,...
Saint Mary?s Glacier is actually a permanent snowfield and not a glacier. Nonetheless, it makes a scenic destination for a winter, as well as a summer, tour. Located not far from Idaho Springs, the snowfield and Saint Mary?s ... trails.com
Blackhawk Peak
This is a hike up a jeep road alongside a stream for the first mile. This road can be steep at times. As you reach the top, you arrive in a meadow surrounded by aspen with remains of a old mining town. When the road reach... localhikes.com
Hells Hole Trail
General Description The Hells Hole Trail, begins at West Chicago Creek Campground, travels along West Chicago Creek for the first mile, and leads into the Mount Evans Wilderness. The creek and old beaver ponds offer places... wildernet.com
Chautauqua Park
This meadow-like foothills park is ideal for a lazy afternoon with a book, a family picnic, bird watching, or a vigorous hike on numerous trails that will suit any skill level. The hiking trails take you into the Flatirons an... 10best.com
Bear Creek
At roughly 2,500 acres, Bear Creek Lake Park is the city of Lakewood?s largest park. It?s open year-round and, in addition to trails around the reservoir and along Bear Creek, offers fishing, boating, camping, boat rentals, a... trails.com
Mount Galbraith Park Loop
Leave the parking area on the Cedar Gulch Trail., cross a small stream and parallel the stream bed for a few hundred feet. Once you hit the switchback, your climb begins, ending 1.3 miles later and 728' above you at the i... localhikes.com
Eldorado Canyon
Eldorado Canyon State Park offers riders a multitudinous array of recreational opportunities. The park itself is perhaps best known for its rock climbing. Climbers from around the world, and Boulder too, find a wide array of ... trails.com
Flagstaff House Restaurant
From OpenTable: Chef Mark Monette has been responsible for the culinary delights at the Flagstaff House since 1985. His unique style of cooking incorparates French cuisine with Asian accents, brought together by his training... menuism.com
Royal Arch Trail, Boulder, Colorado
General Description Hikers who want to reach Royal Arch can choose from various trails to gain access to the Royal Arch Trail. Begin at the Chautaugua Park Trailhead and hike southwest on one of the graded, gravel pathways... wildernet.com
Rattlesnake Gulch - Eldorado Canyon
Follow the old ?Crags Boulevard? to the remains of the Crags Hotel, enjoying views of surrounding rock-climbing walls as you ascend and of the Continental Divide from the hotel site. trails.com
Boulder Travel Agency
A working cattle ranch that has multiple trails - some are open to bikes. Combination dirt road, doubletrack, and singletrack. There is a lot of singletrack along the dirt roads. One moderate climb/decent with waterbars... singletracks.com
Betasso Loop
This trail starts with a bang. The steep part is first with a gentle loop on the top. There are several picnic tables and restrooms at the start of the loop. You could drive closer to the loop, but then you would miss the... localhikes.com