Tag: Hiking
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New Bay to Bay Trail explores one of Colorado’s most popular reservoirs
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save There’s a new way to explore one of Colorado’s most popular water destinations. Larimer County recently announced opening the Bay to Bay Trail, connecting two go-to areas along the shores of Horsetooth Reservoir. A news release described the hiking and biking trail as “spectacular,” traveling…
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Happy Trails: Splendid loop at the base of Cheyenne Mountain in Colorado Springs
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The large Limekiln parking lot at Cheyenne Mountain State Park was by no means full at our last visit. But it was as full as we had ever seen it. It got us thinking: Were…
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Colorado’s long-dreamed Peaks to Plains Trail extending in complex canyon
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Officials working to fill the gap of a long-dreamed trail in Colorado have marked “a colossal construction milestone.” So read a recent social media post by Jefferson County Open Space, showing photos of an underpass, a 70-foot-long box culvert and two bridges beside U.S. 6…
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Trails expanding in popular Colorado Springs open space
A new trail network is coming to a beloved open space in Colorado Springs. Many are unfamiliar with the rolling terrain on Blodgett Open Space’s south side — the 153 acres the city acquired in 2021, as part of a deal involving Pikeview Quarry. The land has been referred to as the Pikeview frontage property, long…
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Trail Talk: Be prepared for ever-changing elements when you hike during spring in Colorado
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save May is my least favorite month in Colorado. We are teased into believing spring is here and summer will soon follow. But May is mercurial. Seventy-degree temperatures are often followed by cold rain or snow…
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Jefferson County open spaces: 10 to explore in the hills west of Denver
Editor’s note: This article has been corrected to clarify trail use at Apex Park. In 1972, as Denver development steadily marched to the foothills, a population of voters approved portions of sales tax to serve as a safeguard. That vision of preservation became a major fund overseen by Jefferson County Open Space. Today, the program…
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Colorful Colorado has deeper meaning for Salida artist
Dorothy steps out of her black-and-white world and into the Technicolor world of Oz — just as the artist Leslie Jorgensen steps into Colorado’s great outdoors. “It’s that awe,” she says. “It’s that feeling of being alive, truly alive.” It’s a feeling she aims to paint. And it’s a feeling that comes with living in…
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Motorless Morning returning to Garden of the Gods
It’s about time to enjoy some peace and quiet that will be rare at Garden of the Gods in the crowded, summer months ahead. The park is hosting its semi-annual Motorless Morning on April 27. From 5 a.m.-noon that Sunday, gates will be closed over entrance roads, and the red rock wonderland will be fume-free…
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New summit trail coming to Colorado Springs’ Pulpit Rock
A new trail is coming to one of Colorado Springs’ most recognizable landmarks. It’s being called Enlightenment Trail, so named for the emotion expected among hikers who will step their way up Pulpit Rock. Starting from the parking lot off Nevada Avenue — close to the University Village shopping center — an estimated 400 stone steps will…
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Plan moving ahead for Fishers Canyon in Colorado Springs
A plan for a new outdoor destination in Colorado Springs appears to be moving ahead while nearby residents continue to plead for more time to address concerns. The Trails, Open Space and Parks (TOPS) Working Committee recently heard another presentation regarding the plan for Fishers Canyon Open Space. It was the second such presentation for…