Category Archives: Fun in Colorado
Evening Hike at Elk Meadow Open Space
After work, hike a serene 2.5 mile loop at Elk Meadow Open Space Park in Evergreen, Colorado. The hike starts at the parking lot on Hwy 74 & Lewis Ridge Road. Take Sleep S Trail to Elk Ridge Trail, south … Continue reading
Mountain Bike Elk Meadow Open Space
Start at the parking lot on Hwy 74. Take the Painter’s Pause Trail to Meadow View Trail. From there you can go back to the Painter’s Pause Trail via Founders Trail or continue on Meadow View to Sleep S and … Continue reading
Bergen Peak at Elk Meadow Open Space
Pack a lunch and hike up Bergen Peak at Elk Meadow Open Space Park. This is a long hike, 3.7 miles one way with an elevation of 1730′. It is well worth the effort rewarding the hiker with views of … Continue reading
Hike Three Sisters Open Space Park
Aldefer/Three Sisters Park in Evergreen, Colorado has a trail for everyone. The variety includes short, flat trails to mile long trails up mountains. The park is open to hikers and mountain bikers. Bluebird Meadow is a short .3 mile, flat trail … Continue reading
Fishing Clinic – Evergreen Trout Unlimited
Visit Buchannan Ponds on Saturday, May 21st for the annual Kid’s Fishing Clinic. Evergreen Trout Unlimited in conjunction with Evergreen Parks & Recreation is sponsoring this event providing all sorts of instruction on fly fishing and fishing in general. … Continue reading
Golden Gate State Park
Golden Gate State Park boasts more than 12,000 acres of dense forest, rocky peaks, and aspen-rimmed meadows laced with miles of trails. Only 30 miles from Denver, the park offers such amenities as a electrical hook-ups and tent-sites in two different … Continue reading
Two Ponds National Wildlife Refuge
The Two Pond National Wildlife Refuge preserves and enhances habitat for a variety of wildlife. The Refuge also provides people with a natural oasis where they can explore the wonders of nature.
Chatfield State Park
In Chatfield State Park you may boat in the lake, bicycle or hike on a trail that provides scenic views of the neighboring foothills and Platte River valley, camp, ride a horse and even fly a model airplane – all … Continue reading
Evergreen Lake
Evergreen Lake Park offers a 40 acre lake, 1 acre park with picnic tables and grills, wetlands, an observation boardwalk, a 1.3 mile long trail, a historical boat/warming house. During the summer months, visitors may rent paddle boats or bring their own … Continue reading
Clear Creek Trail
Clear Creek Trail is a group of trails that connect Golden’s newest development to the neighborhood schools, Community Center, and the Downtown area. A pedestrian overpass is provided over State Highway 93 to keep trail use safe for all. These trails … Continue reading
