Ever since I saw castle rock for the first time, I have wanted to hike up to it…read more The hike itself is pretty easy and quick; the location is very accessible. About 300 ft of elevation gain and just a bit over a mile in distance. There was plenty of parking when I went. There are some stairs so it would not be wheelchair or stroller friendly. Dogs are allowed here. I'd definitely recommend adding this to your day if you are in the castle rock area. We had a nice time doing this hike then hanging out in downtown castle rocks which is less than a mile away!

I don't have much to add here except to say this is a 45 minute short and fairly easy little hike…read moreup to the bottom of the landmark rock that we see we see from the highway on the way to and from its namesake, Castle Rock. It can get slippery in places due to the rocks and dry dust everywhere so wear good shoes. (June 2026) The views are nice at the top. You're able to walk all around the base of the rock and see birds that live there fly in and out of the little spaces and crevices. There is signage explaining the history of how this trail came to be, as well as a picnic area. There are two trails, I chose the John Emerson summit trail.

Lovely causal trail that was paved with cement. Plenty of parking in the lot , restrooms, covered…read morepatio picnic tables. Paved trail good for those with electric or manual mobility devices. However, one star removed for the dangerous bikers who need to be more careful and less aggressive in their speeds. I come from a beach area with PED lanes and bike only lanes . And Bikers were highly encouraged to know better ! I always biked with regards to speeds and safety of walkers. Every biker that was on the same shared path at this trail zoomed at top speeds without disregard to walkers. I constantly checked behind me but some corners don't let you see what is that far away. Bikers who clearly see in front of them , need to slow down! I can only imagine the accidents to those who have earphones in. The trail is 9 miles , I only did one mile up and back. I had come to make videos for one of my many young Godsons to show the actions and speed of a requested RC car. There was a gravel flat area near the picnic benches perfect to do so. I'll definitely be coming back to CAREFULLY ride bikes ;)

What a fun place to get out and active! I've passed by this open space so many times when I go to…read moreTarget at Arapahoe and Parker and always wondered what it was. So I drove over the other day and parked in a little parking lot across from the 24 Hour Fitness and got to walking and running. This loops up with the Cherry Creek Trail and there were people walking, cycling, hanging out with their dogs and such. There isn't a lot of shade so bring a hat and some SPF if you're going to be out for awhile. I ran for about four miles but look forward to coming back here again when the weather is consistently nice and exploring some more!

My honey was out of town and so I decided to take a hike she's done before but I never had taken:…read morethe Devil's Head Fire Tower down off the Rampart Range Rd between Denver and Colorado Springs. Great decision! Not too long. A beautiful drive to a place I've seen from I-25 hundreds of times but have never taken the time to do in decades of living on the Front Range. A great easy hike up a well-marked (and well used) trail that leads up to the fire lookout at the crest of one of the rocky outcroppings of the Rampart Range giving you a 360 degree vista of hundreds of square miles of that part of the country. The only really steep part of the walk is the final staircase(s) up the rocks to the lookout itself. Check out the pics (everyone takes he same ones:) and give yourself a treat by heading up there one day understanding that weekends won't be the best time to be alone). God, I love Colorado. We are soooo lucky to get to live here! Sign me,, David "Thankful" M

Incredible 360 views where you can see Denver, Pikes Peak, many other 14ers…read more It is a unique view of Colorado from above since Devils Head is kind of isolated from other mountains. The trail I think is the perfect length, it does feel a little longer than 2.8 miles out and back. I'd say this is a moderate hike. You can bring dogs on this trail. I don't think it is super friendly for young children. I personally would get pretty exhausted if I had to backpack up my toddler. But for the older kids it would be a good one. Definitely add this one to your list! I think it is my favorite hike I have done so far on the front range!

Daniels Park is absolutely beautiful, with breathtaking mountain views in the background and a…read morepeaceful, wide-open feel. The wooden fences around the area give it so much character, and I love all the little spots where you can pull off and park along the road. The trail looks great, and I'm looking forward to mapping it out more and exploring it for runs.

The park is more a place for the bison to all live in peace. Less a park for people…read more The lookout spots are very beautiful. Great views of the mountain range and even Denver! The trails are also all right next to the road, so not ideal for feeling in nature. I would say not worth going out of your way for. If you want to see bison I'd go to Rocky Mountain arsenal instead there's about 10xs the amount of bison there compared to Daniels Park. When I went they were very far away in the valley and you could only see them driving by but not from a trail.

Great short hike that spits you out on the far side of Hidden Mesa Open Space. There are lots of…read morecool sites and we saw tons of birds, butterflies, rabbits, and one snake. Running by the creek is cooler and shaded at times.

Sagebrush park is a nice park in Aurora tucked into a neighborhood…read more It has a playground for kids. It's a better playground for the younger kids with swings that have the full bucket baby seats instead of belt seats and spring riders. It also has two slides. There is a paved path throughout the park that loops. It is a great place to come to run or walk your dog. It surrounds a large field that provides space for all sorts of activities. It has a great view of the mountains over DTC as well.

I have lived near this park for the last couple years. My favorite thing about it, is that it has a…read morethree-quarter mile walking loop around it. Anytime of day or evening one can find people out there walking their dogs, stretching their legs, or just passing through. When it snows, there is a hill that is very popular with the kids for sledding. Nothing too dangerous, but they seem to have a good time. They do a reasonable job of picking up the trash here. They almost always have dog bags available on the east end of the park. This is the end of the park which is bisected by a neighborhood street. This basically divides The park into the larger 80%, which is west of the road, and smaller 20%, with playground, which is east of the road. I really enjoy this park, and I am lucky to live near one this accessible and nice. Just to the north, is sagebrush elementary school, which has a soccer field.

Wide trails, Platte River views, abundant wildlife. Mind the bikes, sometimes they come through…read morefast. Stay to the right etiquette observed mostly. Masks observed on 85% foot and bike traffic.

Reynolds Landing Park is a medium sized park in the City of Littleton that can easily be visited by…read morecar via Sante Fe street or by walking/biking along the Mary Carter Greenway trail. This park also has several businesses next to it such as the Breckenridge Brewery or the Bikery bike shop which offers sales and full service repairs. The park also has restrooms, drinking fountains and a pavilion for when you want to stop and rest.

One of my go to trails in Colorado when I go for a run . It's pavement most of the way along the…read moreroad until you head underneath the bridge & it has an off-road spot. This is a great trail for avid biker ‍, runner ‍, or someone on a stroll. It's a well maintained trail with plenty of space to maneuver around other's who are exercising.