We always stop at sandstone Park on our way to Estes Park to walk our dogs and enjoy the beautiful…read moretrees and artwork.

Lovely little park in Lyons. Only a couple acres but it's nice and relaxing. There's also a visitor…read morecenter & bathrooms. I would park here again. I do not however recommend pooping here.

This is a super lovely and quiet trail. Lion Gulch Trailhead is located on Hwy. 36. Thirteen miles…read morewest of Lyons and 8 miles east of Estes Park. From Estes Park travel to the 8-mile marker on Hwy. 36. It has a smaller parking lot probably could hold 10 cars. It starts off with a pretty steep climb, but there is a fair amount of shade and some water crossings along the way. This is a great trail in my opinion if you have dogs especially on the warmer sunny days. There is a bathroom at the beginning of the trail but there is not however any trash cans, so when you go you need to go with the intention of packing out all the bring you in. Including your dog poop. I can't remember if there were dog poop bags at the trail head so if you have a dog be sure to pack some with you (and then take them out with you) There are lots and lots of ways to go on teh trail and a variety of old homesteads to see. It is really quite cool. There are signs with some of the history along the route as well. Right now about half the trail is covered in ice, so if you dont have yak traks or spikes it would be best to not go until later as there are parts that are a sheet of ice.

The Skim: Beautiful 3.3 mile loop for easy-to-moderate hiking! Lots of shaded areas and easy access…read morefor on-leash dogs. Not-so-great parking situation. This trail is great! It's far enough away to have the serene 'mountain' feel but close enough to be convenient. You can bring your dogs and walk them on-leash (they'll love this trail!). The trail seems to be popular for trail running and biking, but you cannot bike here on Wednesday/Saturday. So those days are the best for hikers. There are also picnic areas available for picnicking as well! Plenty of shade for cooling down, too. The only downside is parking. There are two VERY SMALL lots with one overflow lot. On the weekend it gets busy and finding a spot can be a real struggle.

Nice local hike if you are in the longmont area…read more There are trash cans and a recycling can at the trailhead. However, there are no dog poop bags. if you are bringing your furry friend, be sure to pack some bags along with you. There are 3 different trails at the open space none of them overly long. The overlook trail is more rocky though not bad. There are also no trees. The loop trail has some trees but its not really shaded. The loop trail does have some lovely views. In september to at some point in January, the trail does close to hikers monday through weds. for "elk management" so be sure to check cotrex to see if trail is open or closed. Winter is really a great time to hike this area. The temps are cooler and the snow makes the trees and area look magical.

For an easy hike, this is the spot. The views are unbelievable…read more The terrain and surroundings change from barren rocky trails to meadows to forest lands. The prickly pears had just bloomed and we saw lots of birds and two different groups of mule deer. It's a great hike to take with kids. The elevation changes are gradual. You do share the trail with horseback riders and mountain bikers so be aware.

This is a great place to take the whole family! Even the family dog! I absolutely love this park…read more It's HUGE. It has a shaded playground for littles and another playground for older kids. There is a river that runs through the park, a dog park, a work out area, skatepark, baseball fields, places to throw an outside party, a splash park... I'm sure I missed something but I absolutely love it here and so does my family! 10/10!!

The park seems to be connected to a larger network of parks via a trail, but I didn't walk it much…read more There was a truss bridge that was interesting and flowing water underneath. There were different structures for different age kids. Mine liked the spinning seats, large rotating disc, spinning rings (not sure how to describe these, red rings you stand on), and rocks to climb. Behind the park was a fitness area, skate park, and a lot more.

This is such a nice little park. There's a spot for bike riding and skateboarding with a nice…read morelittle dog park. The dog park is dirt so your dog will get dirty but it's very convenient.

I love this park! It's got spaces for water play, a sand pit, a great playground, picnic area,…read morespaces for skateboarding, volleyball, soccer, BMX riding, basketball, dog park and birdwatching. I have spotted Red Winged Black Birds, Kingfishers and Great Blue Herons just to name a few. It is beautifully maintained and I love that they plow the walkway in the winter so I can still take a walk with my dog. What an incredible tribute to Steven Day!

Great sit for paddle boarding with rentals available but get there early because parking fills up…read morequick. There are a lot of park rangers so forget your shenanigans.

Do not go here. Water is disgusting snd so is the amount of people. Got attacked by 2 dogs here…read more Overcrowded and dirty filled with horrible people. Also costs $10 minimum to get in.

Passed by this TH on my way to Lafayette and decided to give it a try. It has a unique view with…read morethe reservoir and meadow with the mountains in the background. I did not bring my phone because the trail is a little over a mile, so did not capture the full beauty. Ironically, it is man's intervention which makes it look natural. There is ugly metal fencing bordering the creek, reservoir, and farm land. In part to contain invasive species. From a distance, it does not mar the view. It is odd that people were swimming in the reservoir, and it is clearly bordering private land. Sadly, it does not look like there is public access. I visited after work, and when I headed back to my car the lot was completely full. I was the only person without a dog. It has become the local dog park. Probably because of the fencing, and it is very flat so Fido can be spotted from afar. The beginning of the trail has powerlines, but when you reach the loop it opens up and very sunny. Glad I stopped but probably won't return because it is so short.

I wanted to go to the beach at dry creek however access is only for locals I assume we we couldn't…read moreget it. We then looked for the trail where dogs could walk off leash but there was no access to the lake. We did fine a little water flow that was perfect to refresh.