There are an amazing number of state and city parks in the Denver area. Learn about other parks in Part 1 and Part 2 of our series.
Red Rocks Park
This is a Denver Mountain Park that is free of charge and is open daily from one hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset. There two trails for biking and hiking: (1) The Trading Post Trail is 6,280 feet above sea level, goes through valleys and a natural meadow with fascinating rock formations, and is 1.4 miles long. (2) The Red Rocks Trail is a six-mile loop multi-use trail for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding.
The Red Rocks Fitness Challenge will run for 12 weeks from April 18 through July 11, 2015 at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre and other Denver Parks and Recreation locations with the goal of improving participants’ health and wellness. Education and inspiration will be provided by Denver’s best certified personal trainers and a lifestyle coach.
White Ranch Park near Golden
An easy drive from Denver on Highway 93 and with great views of both Golden and Denver, White Ranch has 10.4 miles of well-maintained and well-marked trails from level to a moderate incline. The trails are primarily used for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding.
Depending on the area, you feel like you are in a meadow, forest, or desert and you may see mule deer or mountain lions as well as a nice variety of Colorado fauna.
Genesee Park
Genessee is a Native American word for “shining valley”. This is a Denver-owned park that is reached from I-70 west of the city. It was the city’s first mountain park, was acquired in 1912, and is the largest mountain park with 2,413 acres.
Bald Mountain, at 7,988 feet, is a prominent point, and Genesee Mountain has a 360-degree view from 8,284 feet. The Park reaches to Clear Creek Canyon, with a low elevation of 6,280 feet at the bottom. The Beaver Brook Trail is a fairly short hike that follows a stream. This “Braille Trail” is an amazing addition with Braille signs and waist-high ropes/guide wire, which was designed to assist blind hikers.
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