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Old 08-14-2007, 05:15 PM
 
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Thinking of moving to the Denver area. Currently not sure what area, but I imagine west of the metro area (Hopefully only 25 mins outside the city) How far are the intense hiking trails in the mountains? And some of the more challenging ones in the foot hills?
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Old 08-14-2007, 06:06 PM
 
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There are plenty of peaks to climb in the high country.
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Old 08-16-2007, 04:07 PM
 
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Thinking of moving to the Denver area. Currently not sure what area, but I imagine west of the metro area (Hopefully only 25 mins outside the city) How far are the intense hiking trails in the mountains? And some of the more challenging ones in the foot hills?
My husband and I climb 14-ers when we can...peaks over 14,000 feet in Colorado. We've climbed 11 so far and all of them are within 2-3 hours drive. There are more that are further away, but that should give you some indication that there is some intense hiking real close by.

If you are planning to move to 25 minutes west of the city, you will already be in some challenging areas - Morrison, Englewood, Boulder (north of course), etc.
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Old 02-09-2008, 09:48 PM
 
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Question easy hiking

looking for an easy hike to do tomorrow. I'm out of shape, so keep that in mind Is there such thing as winter hiking without the snow, or is that snowshoeing? We just moved here, so I"m not used to hiking in the snow. Any thoughts?
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Old 02-10-2008, 12:17 AM
 
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I'm not in Colorado right now so I'm not sure what the current snow conditions are like, but most winters I've usually been able to hike in parks such as Castlewood Canyon S.P. (can be icy in parts though) and Roxborough S.P. without too much trouble, other than some slush in certain areas. Hiking in the foothills might be a possibility if the snow melts off.
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Old 02-10-2008, 01:37 AM
 
Location: Westminster, CO
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looking for an easy hike to do tomorrow. I'm out of shape, so keep that in mind Is there such thing as winter hiking without the snow, or is that snowshoeing? We just moved here, so I"m not used to hiking in the snow. Any thoughts?
I see you are in Broomfield. Try the Dowdy Draw Trail, in Boulder County. Take 128 west to 93, go south about 1/4 of a mile, and turn right. That is the Flatirons Vista Trailhead, which provides access to Dowdy Draw. It is about 7 miles on the route I usually use: Dowdy Draw, Community Ditch, Greenbelt Plateau. You'll see about 1000' of elevation change (both up and down). It's usually a good idea to show up by 9 or earlier as the parking lot tends to fill up quickly.

For more info: City of Boulder, Colorado - OSMP Flatirons Vista Trailhead
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Old 02-11-2008, 02:02 PM
 
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Hello, If you don't mind driving West, one of the best hiking/snowshoeing trails would be at the Three Sisters in Evergreen. Feel free to email me if you would like some further suggestions. Evergreen has several beautiful and easy trails.
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Old 06-06-2008, 12:49 PM
 
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Default Nearest hiking trails near Denver downtown

Where is (are) the nearest hiking trails (or at least just quiet walking trails) from downtown Denver?
I am considering moving to Denver or the suburbs of Denver, and having a hiking trail nearby would be a great plus on weekends. Please share any info. Thanks!
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Old 06-06-2008, 01:02 PM
 
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with my research and I am probably wrong, but maybe Red Rocks?
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Old 06-06-2008, 01:20 PM
 
Location: Denver,Co
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Green mountain is a great set of trails with amazing city views and its just about a 15 minute drive from downtown in lakewood
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