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    Van Bibber Open Space

    4.5 (8 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Dylan R.

    This place is wonderful it goes from Ward Road to Indiana Street. Really great paved path for road bikes and little off shoe trails for hiking and walking. Friendly people. Nice and quiet on a weekday evening.

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    Nice quiet trail area, short loop is about 1.5 miles but be wary, if it's a hot day there is limited shaded spots. Pack sunblock

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    Ralston Creek Trail - Bridge

    Ralston Creek Trail

    3.0(4 reviews)
    3.7 mi

    Huge area. Craig and Christian had awesome reviews from a biking perspective…read more I mostly walk this with dogs nearest to Ralston Road in Arvada. Some nearby water. Shade. You'll walk adjacent to a number of homes, park, and schools. Frequent trash cans and exits to enter the neighborhoods. Wasn't seeing any trash which is a plus. Just one of the many open space/walking/biking trails you'll see throughout Colorado. Occasionally you'll see some locks signage explaining which part of the trail you are on. Think historic setting and whatnot but otherwise it's a walking, exercise, skating trail like anywhere else within the state. You could have a good time riding the entire trail or adding sections into your regular workout route. Well paved and maintained as I mentioned before regarding trash cans and dog poop bag stations throughout. One reviewer mentioned noise but maybe they have the incorrect Yelp listing? Or their closest part of the trail to close to a loud highway. My only advice is to wear sunscreen. Vitamin C told me that once.

    Enjoyed a solid morning ride of about 18 miles (9 miles out and 9 miles back). The trail actually…read moreruns a few miles further. I started at the Gold Strike Park in Arvada and there was parking as well as a connection to the Clear Creek Trail. This trail is paved and runs through number of parks in Arvada/Wheat Ridge. There is a gentle, almost subtle incline as you ride west. The creek of course is flowing downward in the opposite direction. I had no trouble using the big chain ring on my road bike and the return ride was a snap, with its gentle decline. The trail is mostly well marked and zigs and zags across the river. There is pedestrian traffic and not too many long straight stretches, so your top speed is limited. The trail runs on a few residential streets here and there. If you lose the trail, just keep going in the same direction and you'll pick it up shortly. Overall it's a fun, pleasant ride that I highly recommend. Suitable for families (although I'd start at one of the municipal parks that it intersects for the playground) and also for walking your dog. My total altitude gain over the nine miles up was only 410 feet, according to my Garmin. There are a few porta-potties along the way. A few water fountains too, at the park areas. This trail is perfect for an easy Saturday morning ride!

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    Liquid Descent - Hank raft guide was the best

    Liquid Descent

    4.9(649 reviews)
    22.9 mi

    Amazing 11/10! Kathleen was my guide and she kept us nice and safe while having lots of fun!read more

    We had such an amazing time white water rafting with Liquid Descent! Our guide, Kayla, was…read morefantastic. She made us feel safe and comfortable from the very beginning, and gave clear instructions so we always knew what to do. She tailored our ride to how "spicy" we wanted to make it, so since it was our first time rafting, that made us feel great. The trip was the perfect level of excitement for us as beginners. It was fun, thrilling, and adventurous without ever feeling overwhelming. My sons, ages 10 and 13, had an absolute blast and want to plan another trip back. We even got to see a bald eagle along the river, it was phenomenal. The weather was perfect, and the whole experience was incredibly well organized. It's also just under two hours from Denver, making it a great day trip. We really appreciated the free parking, and they kept our car keys safely in the office while we were out on the river. We felt completely comfortable leaving everything else locked in our car. We couldn't have asked for a better first rafting experience. We would absolutely recommend them to anyone, especially families and first-time rafters. Definitely opt for the photo package too - the pictures we received were stunning and memorable. Huge thanks to Kayla and the Liquid Descent team!

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    Van Bibber Open Space - hiking - Updated September 2026

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