AllTrails does it again! I was looking for a shorter hike with good views! The trailhead was easy…read moreto find and the drive into the mountains was gorgeous! Limited parking especially on the weekend, so early is best! It got very crowded on my way out which takes away from the quiet sounds of nature. The trail is Bear creek & Panorama Point which form about a 3 mile loop. The views at the overlook are stunning!

We did a short hike to Panorama Point, which had great views and would have been awesome for a…read moresunrise or sunset. The parking lot was a decent size. Note there are no bathrooms there. The trail was dog friendly and well maintained.

My family and I had another wonderful day at Belmar Park. My almost 5-year-old loves to walk around…read moreand see the different animals and write down the interesting things that we see so yesterday we like these ducks tons of turtles and a bunch of birds, but in the past, we've seen horses and muskrats and huge fish it's such a fun park!

I enjoyed this park. I was first a little hesitate because I wasn't sure where the park began and…read morethe museum began. I guess they are all connected I adore the residential houses that are part of the Lakewood history. The nerd in me wanted to read about every building but my dog had different plans. There are trails everywhere. It's long, paved, unpaved, full of weeds and dead trees, or the traditional grass. This park has a lot to offer. There are also trails for horses too. I enjoyed how the lake had small land areas in the middle of it so ducks and geese would crowd around there more than the walking ways. So yes there is geese poop on the sidewalks but not as much.

Crown Hill Park is seriously so beautiful. My brother and I took my kids on a walk around the lake…read moreand it was just a perfect day. The views are pretty in the lake pretty and the park itself is pretty. It's a really nice place to walk.

Crown Hill Park is located in a somewhat discrete area off of Kipling and 26th. It's an uncrowded…read morepark with a walking trail that goes around a small body of water and a wildlife preserve to the north. It's not the prettiest park but I like coming here when I just want to get away from everything and don't want to walk around a busy park like Sloan's. There is plenty of parking as well.

In an attempt to do more outdoor activities, I can finally cross Roxborough off my list. This is a…read moregreat state park. It's pretty well paved so it's an easy walk. You may have to hike some paths to see some views but all in all, it's a great and easy hike. I hate visiting nature places without my dog which is why I put it off for so long. While I wish I could visit with my dog, I understand (would love to just push him in his stroller) We went on Black Friday so everyone was out and there was a bit of wait. If you can or you have the pass, def go some other time.

Roxborough State Park is an overlooked gem. I think of it as a combination of Red Rocks and Garden…read moreof the Gods. With its close proximity to Denver, it does the job when you're itching for a good walk. During the winter, I'm on the hunt for nearby spots to sneak in a quick hike. And as we all know in winter around here, there are plenty of sunny days where this is possible. Though having been here in the summer when the plants and flowers are in full bloom, I suggest making a trip then! This week's brief hike was the classic Fountain Valley Loop. Around 3 miles with only a few hundred feet in elevation, this is an accessible trail for most people. If you're lucky, you'll see mule deer chowing on grass and minding their own business. I love red rock formations, so coming here is enjoyable for me. Especially seeing the jagged ones that look like right triangles. Any geometry fans out there??? These are beautiful to look out, though kept at a distance, which to me is the con of this park. You can't get as up close and personal as you can at Garden of the Gods or Arches NP. Still, Roxborough is an underrated state park that many people neglect. Pay them a visit and enjoy the peace and quiet.

We had a fun hike up to the park. Not too crowded and has some nice views of Denver and red rocks.read more

Some muddy spots on 3/29/20 due to a recent snow dusting. Starts out steep early on and gets the…read morelungs working. Great views of mountains and downtown Denver. Mostly rocky and some very narrow paths. I liked taking a different route on the way back. So it can be an in/out or it can be a loop. I went up the main trail and came down the right/east side. I saw a lot of different things taking that other way like birds, a bunny, burrows. But, there were a couple areas where the bushes are beginning to take over the path. Overall it was a nice, solid hike.

Ridiculously beautiful and amazing hike! Almost 2 hours away from Denver but definitely worth the…read moredrive. Absolutely beautiful Waters and trees. There are plenty of restrooms.

The American Three-toed Woodpecker is considered an uncommon and inconspicuous resident in…read moreColorado, making it a special and sought-after find for birders. While they live in the state year-round, they are easily missed unless you know where and when to look.

This Jefferson County park is well maintained with plenty of parking and better than average…read morevaulted toilet. Has two large reservable shelters with many picnic tables and also gazebo at the island for that special occasion. Today's visit, did not see any rangers. Lots of picnic tables by the creeks too. No open fires allowed at this time but allowed to bring gas grills. Lots of anglers, hikers and bikers were present while at the site

Had a great time snowshoeing here! Snow was scarce in some places but was still fun. Not a…read morestrenuous hike and was scenic and nice. Parking lot was not full and spacious. The ice on the lake is thick enough so there were people ice skating and ice fishing. I would say that spikes are better than snow shoes but was still a fun experience and it's also pretty here in the summer.

I come here for the walking trails. It is stroller friendly, dog friendly, and bike friendly for…read morethe majority of the trails. There also has a hikers only section that you can access by crossing over the bridges to get to the other side of the river from the parking lot. In the summer time this is a popular spot to come to go tubing down clear creek into Golden! There are also sections for rock climbing. If you happen to come on a busy day there is more parking by the Tunnel 1 trailhead.

Hiked this area and is was absolutely beautiful. Got to stop and watch people do some Rock…read moreClimbing, took a break and enjoyed sitting by the water definitely one worth visiting.