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Carpenter Peak Trail (Roxborough State Park, CO)

Posted on April 10, 2022 by Andrew Wojtanik

The primary attraction of Roxborough State Park—situated at the edge of the Front Range to the southwest of Denver, Colorado—is a stunning collection of red-hued sandstone outcrops, rising from the earth at a roughly 60 degree angle and stretching for … Continue reading →

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Mount Falcon (Mount Falcon Park, CO)

Posted on May 17, 2019 by Andrew Wojtanik

Mount Falcon, rising to 7,841 feet above sea level, guards the eastern gateway to the Front Range outside Denver, Colorado. A short drive from the city, Mount Falcon Park is a popular destination for local residents, attractive hikers, mountain bikers, … Continue reading →

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Bruin Bluff Trail Loop (Lair o’ the Bear Park, CO)

Posted on December 17, 2017 by Andrew Wojtanik

Gaining 180 feet in elevation, the Bruin Bluff Trail is a slightly more difficult alternative to the Bear Creek Trail in Lair o’ the Bear Park, roughly five miles west of Morrison, Colorado. Climbing in and out of mostly spruce … Continue reading →

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Bear Creek Trail to Corwina Park (Lair o’ the Bear Park, CO)

Posted on December 9, 2017 by Andrew Wojtanik

One of the easiest mountain hikes in the Denver area, the Bear Creek Trail offers a family-friendly adventure through Lair o’ the Bear Park, which is roughly halfway between Morrison and Evergreen, Colorado. Heading west from the Lair o’ the … Continue reading →

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Mount Galbraith Loop via Cedar Gulch Trail (Mount Galbraith Park, CO)

Posted on May 25, 2015 by Andrew Wojtanik

Less than a half-hour drive from the heart of Denver, Colorado, Mount Galbraith is a hikers-only park comprising 1,969 acres of sweeping hillsides, deep ravines, conifer forest, and, of course, the summit of the 7,260-foot peak. The 4.2-mile hike described … Continue reading →

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East Canyon Trail (Castlewood Canyon State Park, CO)

Posted on April 23, 2015 by Andrew Wojtanik

The East Canyon Trail is the longest—and probably the least visited—trail in Colorado’s Castlewood Canyon State Park. The rugged path weaves east along slickrock rims from the Bridge Canyon Overlook, descends to the canyon bottom, and forms a short circuit … Continue reading →

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Castlewood Canyon East-to-West Hike (Castlewood Canyon State Park, CO)

Posted on November 24, 2014 by Andrew Wojtanik

It’s hard to say which part of central Colorado’s Castlewood Canyon State Park is better: the steep and narrow upper, eastern gorge – or the broader, deeper expanses of the western section. Why not try both? Hikers hoping to explore … Continue reading →

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Inner Canyon – Lake Gulch Trail Loop (Castlewood Canyon State Park, CO)

Posted on November 23, 2014 by Andrew Wojtanik

Having grown up in Kansas, I was initially skeptical when driving south from Denver on Highway 83 that there would be any scenery of interest amidst the endless plains east of the Front Range. Yet shortly after cresting a modest … Continue reading →

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Bluebird Meadow – Homestead Trail Loop (Alderfer Three Sisters Park, CO)

Posted on November 9, 2014 by Andrew Wojtanik

Alderfer/Three Sisters Park has the look and feel of a local park, populated mostly by trail runners, bikers, dog-walkers, and Evergreen residents on their evening strolls. (On the Saturday evening I visited, a gaggle of high-school girls were filming a … Continue reading →

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Narrow Gauge Trail – Eastern Section (Pine Valley Ranch Park, CO)

Posted on November 6, 2014 by Andrew Wojtanik

Note: This post is the second of two trail descriptions from a blissful October day at Pine Valley Ranch Park, an hour’s drive from the Denver area and a refreshingly quiet alternative to the crowded Jefferson County parks around Evergreen … Continue reading →

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