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    4.6 (41 reviews)

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    Isaac A.

    It was a great hike to Elephant Butte with views all the way out to Mount Evans. Get there early because the parking lot is pretty small. There were a ton of mountain bikers when we were there, but they used the trails across the street.

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    Shruti J.

    Just about 40 mins from Denver, decided to take our dog (he's the reason we're outdoor people now) for a hike. Perfect hike for the perfect day! The trail was covered in snow but today was fairly sunny and warm - turned out great! We did not have any spikes and I slipped a couple of times but over all was manageable. There are so many trails and you can choose which one you want to go for. We look the longer ponderosa trail about 4.8 km long and moderately trafficked. It had a few spots where we had to climb but it's completely doable even for an amateur. Our dog had so much fun! Definitely coming back in the summer.

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    Matt C.

    Ahhh, it feels great to be back on the trails! Last week's hike took us to Evergreen's Alderfer/Three Sisters Park. From where we live it was a brief 35 minute drive, a beautiful one at that, too. It was our first time here and we opted to park in the West parking lot and hit the Evergreen Mountain Trail. 10/10 would recommend! Parking lot was full around 9:30 am on a Saturday morning. But not as crowded as I expected. Relatively clean and maintained bathrooms are available for use at the trail head near the stables. Evergreen is just that, green as ever! Beautiful trees line the trails, with mountain bikers whizzing by you. We brought our dog (on a leash, of course) and she enjoyed the trails, too. The views might not be as thrilling off the bat, but the trek to the summit is well worth it. Stunning and picturesque views of snow-capped Mount Evans? Oh yes! Our last two weekend hikes have been extremely successful and we hope to continue the streak this weekend, weather permitting. Colorado, I heart you!

    Alisa J.

    Great park with easy/moderate trails great for groups and people who aren't too experienced in hiking. Beautiful views with some shade. The parking lot also wasn't too crowded given that you do arrive at a reasonable hour for a hike. Highly recommend!

    Tracie L.

    This is a great hiking spot that is not challenging next to Denver. The trails are wide and more dirt than rock, which provides easier footing. I have a foot injury which prevents me from doing the level of activity that I would like to do but this trail was easy and there were no steep inclines. It was very open and smelled so fresh too. It was a nice mix of scene - trees, rocks. Though there were areas where my son was able to climb up rocks and enjoy that where I could stay on level ground, so that was nice. We saw a rabbit, squirrels and different birds. Definitely worth a trip there to do some hiking.

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    Eric G.

    Such a wonderful hike and the scenery there is breath taking. Trails that are well shaded and beautiful surrounding of earth forms and evergreens. I was t able to try out any other trail but the panda Rosa trail but I'll be back to check out the others

    Eugenia B.

    This is a beautiful open space hike. I wasn't sure when I saw the big garbage bin in the corner of the open space. It was still beautiful. The groups I saw were diverse. I ran into other hiking families, hiking pets with their owners, and bikers as well. It was helpful to use the all trails app to guide me through some of the marked hikes. If you come on your own or with a buddy (preferably with a buddy) then I would just explore on your own without a planned hike. That way the hiker will be able to find their way back on a new trail. Make sure you have the knowledge or map to find your way back to the car.

    Chelsey F.

    When looking at activities on my Colorado bucket list, I decided to head up to Three Sisters for a solo hike. It's really a great beginner hike - not very strenuous or difficult, but it definitely provides beautiful views. Surrounded by pine trees, the trails consist of rocky terrain. Trail markers are easy to read, and with multiple routes to choose from, you can explore many areas of the park. I'm sure it gets busier on the weekends, but on my Thursday morning, it was secluded and quiet, with only a few other hikers seen in passing. Being only 40 minutes outside Denver, the drive takes you through the cute and quaint town of Evergreen. Although there is a parking lot at the beginning of the trail, spaces are limited - so be prepared to find some street parking just in case! I'm also super happy to see that the space is dog friendly, so your furry friend can join! I will make a point to bring my pup on my next trip. It's easily worth a visit if your looking to enjoy some time outdoors and see some beautiful scenery.

    View of Mt Evans from the summit
    Christopher B.

    This park was suggested to me by a number of people so I decided to check it out for myself. Normally, I like steeper, higher elevation hikes but with the snow and not having hiked for a while this seemed like a nice warm up. We did the E. Evergreen Mtn Trail to the summit and finished with the W. Evergreen Mtn Trail, which is around 6 miles and took us about 2.5 hours with a small break at the summit. Let me just say the summit is worth the hike alone. The views of Mt Evans are pretty spectacular (I'll include a photo). Overall, I thought the hike was beautiful and it was the perfect warm up on a Sat morning. There are a number of mountain bikers on the route but nothing too overwhelming or annoying. Everyone is really nice and courteous as well. I think if you're looking for something not too strenuous and something close to Denver then this is a really nice hike to do. You're also outside of Evergreen so you can roll into town to grab a bite or a beer or just roam around a bit.

    View from the Summit Trail.
    Claire G.

    I think this is one of my favorite "near Denver" places to hike. It's big enough to have enough trails for everyone, but not so big that it's daunting. The trails are usually well-maintained and clearly marked. I like to take out of town visitors here for a number of reasons. First, the drive is easy, but beautiful. Second, it has lots of trails for different activity levels. Folks who are easily winded can do flatter trails. People who want more of a challenge can hike up Evergreen Mountain for a nice view. There's a bouldering area and lots of places to picnic. I haven't tried snowshoeing this park yet, but I'm sure it'd be fun. There's some good shady trails to get out of the hot, summer sun. The only drawback is that because this place is close to Denver, it gets very crowded on the weekends. Also the trails are mixed use trails. Most mountain bikers are pretty respectful of hikers, but there's always that one weekend warrior who forgets the rules and doesn't have the stamina to stop and start frequently. If you go on a nice weekend in the summer, remember to GO EARLY to get a spot in the parking lots. Like, get there by 8:30, early.

    3 sisters trail
    Gayle L.

    This is one of our 'go to' hiking areas near Denver. We have hiked this several times and there are enough trails for variety. The trails are pretty easy but if you want to get some fresh air, I definitely recommend hiking here! A good way to 'clear the brain' and relax!

    Alice Q.

    Whoever lives in the big house next to the open space of Three Sisters Park is super go lucky!! Aside from Pumas, we found that this hiking is exactly what the name of the Park is called, because of the three mountains to hike on!! We absolutely enjoyed how difficult the trail was, it was long and also the view on top of random boulders were spectacular!! This hike requires lots of trail mix and water, because I ended up getting slightly dehydrated from that. We found loads of Amanita muscarias all around the trail, which was interesting. The elevation gain of this park was 1502 m for sure. Once you reach to the very top, the view is absolutely gorgeous and smells of the pine trees. If you go on the site, I think it's really cool that it keeps track on the parking spaces, which is a helpful system. Alderfer/Three Sisters has both a East/West Trailhead which you can see the opposite of the sisters from either or sister you climb.

    Heidi C.

    We are always looking for good places to hike. We will go anywhere, even if its a long drive! Luckily Alderfer/Three Sisters Park is not too far out of the way. My boyfriend and I came here on a warm, sunny day. The drive to the park takes you through beautiful wilderness and a cute downtown area. The park has a good sized parking lot and street parking as well. There are also two restrooms and a map at the park entrance. This map will show you all the trails and a bit of history as well. Most of the trails in this park are of moderate difficulty and rocky terrain. These trails are used by hikers, mountain bikers and are dog friendly. All the trails are marked, so don't worry about getting lost. We decided to take the Three Sisters trail since it connects with multiple different routes. We usually like to take a bit longer of a hike, so we connected to the Bearberry trail from the Three Sisters trail. As you can see from the pictures, the views we discovered were awesome! One thing to be aware of is that this park can get pretty busy on the weekend. So if you are looking for a more quiet and secluded hike, go early or during the week. Happy Trails!

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    4.8(34 reviews)
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    A friend of mine had told me about this place and said we should give it a visit when in Colorado…read more We tried to do that the last time we were there, but it had already closed for the season. This trip, we were a week or so earlier, so we decided to try again. Fortunately, most of the area was still open. Only the very top was closed. Timed entry passes are required here, just like in many of the National Parks. I'm glad one of our group thought to get it. After a very nice drive up from Idaho Springs, we showed our permit and headed up. Part of the fun of this trip is that it's the highest paved road in North America (14,264 ft). We made it all the way up to one of the alpine lakes, and it was cold. I'm glad we were prepared for the cold and wind. We didn't see any wildlife at the lake, but we did see some on the way up. The area is full of deer, big horn sheep, and mountain goats, and we got to see 2 of the 3. Will I return? Definitely. However, if you want to see it all, you better go in the summer.

    Beautiful. Loved this hike…read more Come early. parking lot may fill up. We arrive at 6 am on monday 6/27/2021. summit lake lot was around half full. There are bathrooms available at the lot for use. Bring $5 cash to pay to park when you arrive. there is an envelope to fill out over near the bathroom for parking. Take the trail that doesn't go down close to the lake and then you will hang a left. There is some signage before you really start to incline. the elevation gain from the parking lot to mount spaulding was fairly intense. There are a lot of rocks. Would make sure you have good boots for this hike. Once you get up to mount spaulding you will start to DESCEND. the trail up to mount spaulding is relatively well laid out. however after you get down from mount spaulding. Well there is a rock area that is not marked at all. Take a peek at 14ers.com so you can see some pics of where you should go. once you get over the hump and down. Stay around 25 feet down below the ridge and look for the CAIRNS. Rock piles. These will help guide you to where you should be going. Thankfully all trails did pull up for me when we were in the spot that is absolutely not marked. just be prepared for that stretch. From spaulding on up to the summit was a lot of climbing around on rocks. It was fun but be prepared for that. There were not many folks on the actual trail. but once you hit the summit parking lot at the top there will be a fair amount of people up at the summit as a lot of people drive up there. They do have bathrooms at the top, that is actually kind of a nice treat. I really enjoyed this 14er. I would definitely be up for doing this one again.

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    4.8(80 reviews)
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    This place is BEAUTIFUL! We went around brunch time, and it was an awesome site to see. I can only…read moreimagine how much more breath taking it is during sunset or sunrise. There is nothing more magnificent than seeing natural beauty created by our awesome God. The amphitheater was a sight to see. It's amazing that it was man made. There are a total of three marked hiking trails. We hiked the difficult and medium trails. They weren't that bad at all. The different elevation did make it tough at times, but what an accomplishment it felt when we finished. Also, the view along the way was great. So don't forget to stop and just look around! They also have an easy trail, which is nice, especially if you're taking small children. The visitor center was neat as well with some fun facts and history. There is also a Trading Post where you can purchase souvenirs. The shirts are crazy expensive, but if you shop in the clearance section, it is more affordable. If you're hungry, there is one restaurant there with reasonable prices, but of course more on the pricier side. However, I think it would add to the experience if you brought your own food and picnicked along the way or eat at the end. You can definitely spend a whole day here! It's great for a family outing, date, friends hang out, or even just to enjoy solo. I highly recommend visiting this place, especially if you're from out of town.

    I visited this gorgeous park in November 2016. When you first arrive, the amphitheater is a…read moremust-see sight. If you're here in the morning, you'll see joggers going up and down the stairs. Also, the visitor center has a few exhibits on the history of the Red Rocks Amphitheater (and celebrities and rock stars who have performed here). But Red Rocks Park has lovely hiking trails beyond the amphitheater. Just make sure that you bring a bottle of water, hat, and sunglasses if it's a sunny day. It's also worth picking up a local map so you can estimate which hike to take based on the amount of time you have available. The trails do not provide any shade, so a hat and sunscreen are essential. If you have a few hours to spare while visiting Denver, be sure to plan a day trip here if the weather is nice!

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