Sharptail Open Space
Sharptail Open Space
This 4.6 mile loops around rocks and ledges, through shrublands speckled with pines and firs, and over intermittent creeks and upland meadows.
This 4.6 mile loops around rocks and ledges, through shrublands speckled with pines and firs, and over intermittent creeks and upland meadows.
Dawson Butte is peaceful and inspiring to visitors, with an open, flowy, curvy trail that follows the natural contours of the land and takes people on adventures through forested areas and meadows. The trail is popular year-round due to the mix of shade and sun throughout the trail.
Located just east of Ponderosa High School, this local trail has miles of options to choose from! Hike it, run it, walk it; it is up to you! If we are lucky, we might even see the longhorn cattle that graze nearby!
There is plenty to explore along this trail, including kid-sized homestead log cabin, Native American teepees, with sandbars and boulders for fun water play for your kiddos!
Waterton Canyon Trail is a wide and flat service road through a rich corridor of wildlife just outside Denver and serves as the gateway for the Colorado Trail. You may encounter numerous bighorn sheep, mule deer, smaller mammals, over 40 species of birds, and more. The trail passes by six picnic areas before its turnaround […]
Finally it’s paddle boarding and kayaking season! We will meet at Chatfield Reservoir and spend the day out on the water. Pack plenty of water and snacks! If you need a paddle board, they are available to rent here. We will be parking next to Colorado Watersports.