Tag Archives: Front Range

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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Trading Post Trail (Red Rocks Park, CO)

Posted on December 30, 2017 by Andrew Wojtanik

Rising abruptly from the dry prairielands at the base of Colorado’s Front Range, the ruddy sandstone outcrops at Red Rocks Park are a popular destination in the Denver area. A short drive from the bustling metropolis, Red Rocks feels in … 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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Silver Cascade Falls Trail (North Cheyenne Canyon Park, CO)

Posted on April 24, 2015 by Andrew Wojtanik

Less than 10 miles from the heart of Colorado Springs, it’s hard to beat the accessibility of central Colorado’s North Cheyenne Canyon Park (a.k.a. North Cheyenne Cañon Park). In fact, the 1,626-acre park is owned and managed by the city … 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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Buck Gulch – Strawberry Jack – Park View Trail Loop (Pine Valley Ranch Park, CO)

Posted on October 30, 2014 by Andrew Wojtanik

Considering the hundreds of thousands of outdoors-lovers in and around Denver, it should come as no surprise that there is an endless array of parks and trails within a 90-minute drive from the state capital. This includes Arapaho, Roosevelt, and … Continue reading →

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