Hiking from YMCA of the Rockies to Moraine Park – Estes Park, CO

The YMCA of the Rockies Estes Park Center is located 10 minutes southwest of downtown Estes Park, Colorado. The YMCA property includes access to hiking, birding, backcountry camping, and fishing in Rocky Mountain National Park’s Moraine Park. Continue reading “Hiking from YMCA of the Rockies to Moraine Park – Estes Park, CO”

Chautauqua Park Flatiron Trails – Boulder, Colorado

Chautauqua Park is located near downtown Boulder, Colorado with free parking located at the corner of Baseline Road and 9th Street. The parking lot is the starting point for numerous trails that are maintained by Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks. Continue reading “Chautauqua Park Flatiron Trails – Boulder, Colorado”

Fossil Creek Open Space – Bird Sanctuary – Fort Collins, CO

Fossil Creek Reservoir Regional Open Space is a 843 acres open space located 25 minutes south of Fort Collins, Colorado near the intersection of I-25 and CO-392. Continue reading “Fossil Creek Open Space – Bird Sanctuary – Fort Collins, CO”

Lake Estes Trail – Hiking with Kids – Estes Park, CO

Lake Estes trail is located near downtown Estes Park, CO and free parking is located at the corner of US-34 and US-36. It is a paved trail maintained in part by the Larimer County’s Parks and Open Land Areas. Continue reading “Lake Estes Trail – Hiking with Kids – Estes Park, CO”