Easy Hikes

I’m sure you’ve heard of Mt. Evans. It’s Colorado’s OTHER touristy 14’er (the main one being Pike’s Peak, of course). What if I told you there was a 14’er that you could hike to, in an easy day trip, and … Continued

This fairly easy hike near Black Hawk and Golden, ascends to the summit of Centennial Cone Park’s namesake. The only thing that lends it any difficulty is the fact that part of it is off trail, and it’s pretty steep … Continued

Fairburn Mountain is an all too often overlooked peak in the Gilpin County high country near Black Hawk. It’s easily accessed from Cold Springs Campground, which has a free picnic area parking lot, perfect for day hikers. The summit altitude … Continued

This is a super-easy Golden foothills loop hike of considerable length for families or easy-going days, known not only for it’s phenomenal views but also for the variety of terrain you encounter on the various sections of the trail. There … Continued

Mount Galbraith is a Jefferson County Open Space Park in Golden, Colorado. The main feature of this foothills hike: the views! There is no better place to get a sense of the topography of the Golden area, than from the … Continued

This hike is very simple to describe: If you like the Garden Of The Gods scenery but can’t stand the hoards of tourist gawkers that have never set foot off of pavement in their lives, this is the hike for … Continued

The section of Arapahoe National Forest that lies northwest of Granby is beautiful and lightly traveled. I’m in the process of mapping out some nice long loops in the area, but for now I have assembled a couple short easy … Continued

Mount Falcon Open Space Park is a Jefferson County Park located in the foothills between Morrison, Evergreen, and Golden, Colorado. It is a picturesque foothills area that features the remains of a huge house built of rock, as well as … Continued

This Golden foothills loop hike features excellent views, varied terrain, and includes the White Ranch hiker’s backpacking campground known as the Sawmill Hiker Camp. This is a perfect easy overnighter for the family, or a place to test backpacking gear … Continued

This hike, in Centennial Cone Open Space Park between Golden and Black Hawk, has some up and down but is only about 2.8 miles long so it’s not very difficult. It’s a great hike for families or dog walking. This … Continued