Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When people think of the best hikes near Denver, they think of the Rocky Mountains. Nestled in the shadow of the foothills, this ...

When I moved to Colorado, I knew I had to find good hikes without driving all over the state. That led me to explore the day hikes near Denver. I'm still on that quest, but after almost a year here, I ...

While Denver has all the expected amenities of a major metro, it's also loaded with the natural beauty that inspires so many people to move to Colorado. There are hikes aplenty within 30 miles of ...

Your need for fresh air is growing faster than the traffic jams on westbound Interstate 70. Fortunately, the Denver area has plenty of hiking trails, whether you’re looking for a quick escape in the ...

Summer is over, days are getting noticeably shorter, the aspen are changing and three or four ski areas say they hope to open next month. That doesn’t have to mean your hiking season is over, though.

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Getting in shape for fourteener season comes with a complication: You want to prepare your legs and lungs for hikes that will involve 3,000 to 5,000 feet of ...

A newly released guide highlights 10 accessible hiking trails near Denver, offering options for beginners and seasoned hikers seeking a quick nature getaway. The recommendations emphasize safety tips, ...

DENVER — There has been one big benefit of this wet spring: the wildflowers on trails along Colorado's Front Range are looking especially vibrant. The same is true for the mountains, but sometimes ...

Aside from warm layers and the usual essentials, there’s only one extra thing you need to continue hiking into winter: a traction device for your boots. Often referred to as spikes, they’re similar to ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Maybe you’ve noticed that Colorado’s Front Range gets some pretty spectacular sunsets and sunrises; it turns out this is a sweet spot thanks to how the ...