Joy on the Trails is a blog series detailing all the incredible hiking trails within an hour of Denver. All the trails featured are accessible to anyone new to hiking, or just wanting to get out without driving for hours into the mountains. I hope you uncover your own joy of hiking and I hope you’re inspired to try a few of my favorite trails. And if you’re so inclined, join me sometime… I’m out there a lot!
Red Rocks Trading Post Trail
Guys… I am so embarrassed. We had such a gorgeous fall in Colorado and I was out hiking all the time. Then it got cold and I turned into a giant wimp and haven’t been hiking in weeks! This is not like me. Hiking in the winter has always been my second-favorite season on the trails because there are no crowds and it’s way less sweaty.
So this week I bought some new hiking shoes and had to break them in. I hit the Red Rocks Trading Post Trail which is a quick 1.5 mile loop that starts and ends at the Trading Post. We added in a little extra workout by walking up to the amphitheater, and we took a few minutes to stand on the stage and pretend to be Bono or Steve Miller or Lyle Lovett or Todd Mohr… What a truly magical place.
If you’re looking for something to do with guests from out of town, this is THE HIKE! After a little exercise, go to the hall of fame museum, watch the hard core routines people do on the steps, and stay for a picnic. Park at the Trading Post and just to the left you’ll see the trail head. The loop has ups and downs and finishes with a steep stair climb back to the parking area. Grandma and the kiddos will love it!
GPS Locator: 17900 Trading Post Rd, Morrison, CO 80465
Managed by: Jefferson County Open Space
Come hiking with me!
If you want more information on this or other trails in the area, please don’t hesitate to reach out! Just like the homes I sell, I can even show it to you in person! And learn more about my Realtor life here.
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