Hiking Trails
Beautiful trails year round within 20-40 minutes.
The following sites/ apps will give you even more details:
All Trails App (skip sign up/ log in)
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/alltrails-hike-bike-run/id405075943
Open Trails in CO
https://www.outtherecolorado.com/colorado-trail-app-shows-hikers-which-parks-and-trails-are-closed-due-to-covid-19/
CORTEX TRAIL APP
https://cpw.state.co.us/CTS
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/colorado-trail-explorer/id1435737776
Easy 1.5 mole loop trail with great views of red rocks within 20 minutes of here.
7 locals recommend
Red Rocks Trading Post
17900 Trading Post RdEasy 1.5 mole loop trail with great views of red rocks within 20 minutes of here.
This pleasant, paved path follows the highway and weaves back and forth over Clear Creek with nice views of the foothills. There are several places to access the creek along the trail, and the area is also popular with rock climbers.
Accessibility: The trail surface is smoothly paved with boardwalk bridges. It is typically at least six feet wide. The estimated grade is moderately steep for the majority (with very steep grades over 12% on the bridges). Wheelchair/mobility equipment or stroller users may need assistance on the steep sections.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/peaks-to-plains-trail
Clear Creek Canyon Park Big Easy Trailhead
32088 US-6This pleasant, paved path follows the highway and weaves back and forth over Clear Creek with nice views of the foothills. There are several places to access the creek along the trail, and the area is also popular with rock climbers.
Accessibility: The trail surface is smoothly paved with boardwalk bridges. It is typically at least six feet wide. The estimated grade is moderately steep for the majority (with very steep grades over 12% on the bridges). Wheelchair/mobility equipment or stroller users may need assistance on the steep sections.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/peaks-to-plains-trail
Super easy, flat loop trail with stunning, super close red rocks! Only a short 26 minute drive from here.
99 locals recommend
Roxborough State Park
4751 Roxborough DrSuper easy, flat loop trail with stunning, super close red rocks! Only a short 26 minute drive from here.
Local Parks
Wanna get outdoors & take a walk, bike, chill in the sun? Lots of great parks near by.
Sloans Lake
Trail runs along the river. Beautiful murals, calming water, takes you directly to downtown Denver.
210 locals recommend
Confluence Park
2250 15th StTrail runs along the river. Beautiful murals, calming water, takes you directly to downtown Denver.
Washington Park
City Park
2001 Colorado BlvdGarfield Lake Park
3600 W Mississippi AveLocal Trails
Lots of trails in Denver for strolling, power walking, running, biking, rollerblading.
If you wanna try an electric scooter or e-bike, check out this link:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lime-your-ride-anytime/id1199780189
• Open LIME app
• I suggest reserving your bikes ahead of time
• When you arrive scan QR Code or Bike # on the back bumper to unlock
QUESTIONS:
https://help.li.me/hc/en-us
The trail runs for miles from one end of town to the other!
For all the local trails, check out the ALL TRAILS App:
(you can skip sign up/ log in)
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/alltrails-hike-bike-run/id405075943
37 locals recommend
Cherry Creek Trail
Cherry Creek TrailThe trail runs for miles from one end of town to the other!
For all the local trails, check out the ALL TRAILS App:
(you can skip sign up/ log in)
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/alltrails-hike-bike-run/id405075943
🏃♀️🚲 BIKE/ WALK TRAIL TO DOWNTOWN
Behind Rude Recreation Center on
13th & Decatur is where you can pick up the river front trail that takes you right downtown.
Put the addy in your GPS:
2855 W Holden Pl, Denver, CO 80204
👉 Safe during the day, but not recommended after dusk 🌙mosquitoes & shady characters tend to come out.
20 locals recommend
South Platte River Trail
South Platte River Trail🏃♀️🚲 BIKE/ WALK TRAIL TO DOWNTOWN
Behind Rude Recreation Center on
13th & Decatur is where you can pick up the river front trail that takes you right downtown.
Put the addy in your GPS:
2855 W Holden Pl, Denver, CO 80204
👉 Safe during the day, but not recommended after dusk 🌙mosquitoes & shady characters tend to come out.
Day Trips 🚙💕
If you’ve got a car, there are lots of fun places to visit for the day!
Nederland is a fun hippie mountain town west of Boulder CO. Be sure to visit the magical Carousel of Happiness 🦄🐘🦚🦒🦢
164 locals recommend
Nederland
Nederland is a fun hippie mountain town west of Boulder CO. Be sure to visit the magical Carousel of Happiness 🦄🐘🦚🦒🦢
Garden of the Gods Club and Resort
3320 Mesa RdBe sure to visit the authentic penny arcade & enjoy some amazing ice cream along the creek that runs thru town.
649 locals recommend
Manitou Springs
Be sure to visit the authentic penny arcade & enjoy some amazing ice cream along the creek that runs thru town.
Golden is only 15 minutes from here! It’s a cute mountain town with everything from river tubing in the summer, to shops and great food 👍👍
https://www.visitgolden.com/listing/adventure-west-river-tube-rentals-%26-sales/9684/
Adventure West River Tube Rentals
615 Water Street, Golden, CO 80401
Phone: (720) 722-1645
Email: adventurewestco@gmail.com
Website: https://adventurewestco.com/
Seasonal business. Open 7 days a week! M-F 10:30 am - 6:00 pm and Saturdays and Sundays 10:00 am - 6:00 pm.
Single tube rental $15 /hr or $20/day
Double tube rental $37/day
Golden Outdoor Activities
https://www.visitgolden.com/things-to-do/outdoors/
384 locals recommend
Golden
Golden is only 15 minutes from here! It’s a cute mountain town with everything from river tubing in the summer, to shops and great food 👍👍
https://www.visitgolden.com/listing/adventure-west-river-tube-rentals-%26-sales/9684/
Adventure West River Tube Rentals
615 Water Street, Golden, CO 80401
Phone: (720) 722-1645
Email: adventurewestco@gmail.com
Website: https://adventurewestco.com/
Seasonal business. Open 7 days a week! M-F 10:30 am - 6:00 pm and Saturdays and Sundays 10:00 am - 6:00 pm.
Single tube rental $15 /hr or $20/day
Double tube rental $37/day
Golden Outdoor Activities
https://www.visitgolden.com/things-to-do/outdoors/
Isak Heartstone is a 15-foot tall wooden troll sculpture located on the Trollstigen Trail in Breckenridge, Colorado. The newly constructed trailhead is located in the southeast corner of the Stephen C. West Ice Arena parking lot, next to Illinois Gulch Trailhead.
https://gobreck.com/experience-breckenridge/arts-and-culture/how-to-find-the-breckenridge-troll/
Troll Road
Troll RoadIsak Heartstone is a 15-foot tall wooden troll sculpture located on the Trollstigen Trail in Breckenridge, Colorado. The newly constructed trailhead is located in the southeast corner of the Stephen C. West Ice Arena parking lot, next to Illinois Gulch Trailhead.
https://gobreck.com/experience-breckenridge/arts-and-culture/how-to-find-the-breckenridge-troll/
If you wanna ski, but don’t wanna rent a car, these are some options:
SHUTTLES FROM UNION STATION DOWNTOWN DENVER
SKIING FOR THE DAY
https://www.tripsavvy.com/how-to-go-skiing-for-the-day-from-denver-4155240
SHUTTLES FROM DIA TO SKI RESORT
https://www.mountainshuttle.com/shuttle-services/summit-county/
https://www.summitexpress.com/
612 locals recommend
Breckenridge Ski Resort
1599 Ski Hill RdIf you wanna ski, but don’t wanna rent a car, these are some options:
SHUTTLES FROM UNION STATION DOWNTOWN DENVER
SKIING FOR THE DAY
https://www.tripsavvy.com/how-to-go-skiing-for-the-day-from-denver-4155240
SHUTTLES FROM DIA TO SKI RESORT
https://www.mountainshuttle.com/shuttle-services/summit-county/
https://www.summitexpress.com/
Only 25 minutes from here... Evergreen lake is a lovely walk & the town is adorable. Be sure to have lunch on the patio at Willow Creek resturant. There are also a few labyrinth sites!
http://www.evergreenlutheran.org/christian-education-2/prayer-labyrinth/
https://www.transfigurationevergreen.org/labyrinth
158 locals recommend
Evergreen Lake
Only 25 minutes from here... Evergreen lake is a lovely walk & the town is adorable. Be sure to have lunch on the patio at Willow Creek resturant. There are also a few labyrinth sites!
http://www.evergreenlutheran.org/christian-education-2/prayer-labyrinth/
https://www.transfigurationevergreen.org/labyrinth
The Great Stupa is a monument of peace and one of the most spectacular examples of sacred Buddhist architecture outside of Asia. Surrounded by a 600 acre retreat center with great hiking trails, meditation programs, and tasty meals.
It is rare to be able to go INSIDE of a stupa! Do not miss this auspicious opportunity 🙏📿
https://www.shambhalamountain.org/great-stupa/visiting-the-stupa/
Virtual Tour:
https://youtu.be/LNEBFSxOhN
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28 locals recommend
Shambhala Mountain Center
151 Shambhala WayThe Great Stupa is a monument of peace and one of the most spectacular examples of sacred Buddhist architecture outside of Asia. Surrounded by a 600 acre retreat center with great hiking trails, meditation programs, and tasty meals.
It is rare to be able to go INSIDE of a stupa! Do not miss this auspicious opportunity 🙏📿
https://www.shambhalamountain.org/great-stupa/visiting-the-stupa/
Virtual Tour:
https://youtu.be/LNEBFSxOhN
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City advice
What to pack
Crazy Colorado Weather 🌈☀️🌧❄️
In Colorado, folks will tell ya, “If you don’t like the weather, wait 5 minutes... it’ll change!” Be sure to dress in layers for every season, cuz you’ll have sun ☀️ in the morning & afternoon rain ☔️ during the spring and summer months March - August. This KMGH Channel 7 Local News & Weather App might help you navigate our crazy Colorado weather better than the National weather apps.
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/denver7-colorado-news/id530157928
Denver7 Local News & Weather on YouTube
👉Videos for latest weather forecasts
https://youtube.com/c/Denver7
Getting around
No car? No problem getting to Golden 🚉
👉 https://www.visitgolden.com/your-visit/getting-here/. Visitors to Golden can also travel from the downtown Denver Union Station to Golden via the West Rail Line or “W” line.
The price for a single, one way ticket between Golden and Denver is currently $4.00. (Express ticket price) Student and senior discounts are available. Traveling from downtown Denver to Golden on the light rail, a transfer will allow you to continue your journey into the town of Golden via bus for no additional cost. Or you can Lyft/ Uber the remaining 3 miles from the Park and Ride Station.
Getting around
🚙 💕 Car Sharing
It’s like Air BnB for cars! turo.com
Getting around
🚴♀️💕 GoldenBikeLibrary.com
Rent a bicycle 🚲 to ride along Clear Creek❣️ The paved trail connects to the Plains to Peaks Trail going all the way to Breckenridge, CO ⛰