by Lisa Alonge | Oct 8, 2020 | 2-3 Miles, 4-5 Miles, 6+ Miles, Family, High Line Canal Segments, High Line Canal Trail, History, Nature, Urban
High Line Canal Trail Trailheads and Segments With 71 miles of trail snaking from Waterton Canyon to Green Valley Ranch, jumping on the High Line Canal Trail is easy. But finding the trailheads can sometimes be a bit difficult. Passing through 11 jurisdictions as a...
by Lisa Alonge | Oct 1, 2020 | 2-3 Miles, History, Neighborhoods, Urban
Download an interactive map of this route here. The Quality Hill Historic District in Denver’s Capitol Hill neighborhood has giant mansions, historic apartment buildings, mansions-turned-apartments, and single-family homes. You’ll find beauty on every...
by Lisa Alonge | Sep 28, 2020 | 2-3 Miles, All Gear, Footwear
Chaco Odyssey Review–One Year Later I’m an avid urban hiker and trail trekker. I walk over 12000 steps every day, and I must wear a shoe that can work all day and also hike through the weekends. In the summer, when every one dons their open-toe Keen hiking...
by Lisa Alonge | Sep 1, 2020 | 2-3 Miles, 4-5 Miles, 6+ Miles, Family, Hikes, History, Urban
Hike Fall Color in Denver Fall is quickly approaching in the mountains, and it will soon be here in Denver. You can see it by the subtle yellowing of the cottonwoods and ash trees in Denver and the vibrant golden changes in the Aspen in the mountains. Fall in Denver...
by Lisa Alonge | Aug 24, 2020 | Accessories, All Gear, Books, Hikes
Where Should I Hike Denver Today? Where should I hike in Denver today? I’m asked this question every day. It’s followed by “Who Should I Hike With?” These are the two most popular questions posted on social media every day for hikers who want...