Babies
Event Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 3.1 Miles
Equipment: Babies in front or back carriers, water
Hike Leader: Jessica Mullins
Maximum Attendees: 20
Special Info:
Jefferson County - Flying J Ranch Park, Flying J Ranch Park Trail
This 3.1 mile hike is shaded and mostly flat. This area is extremely peaceful and quiet - until we arrive with the babies! This hike is at a higher elevation so the temps will be a bit cooler.
Take C-470 to Hampden/Hwy 285 South. Go South/West on 285 for about 15 miles to Conifer. In Conifer you will see the exit for Staples and a Bradley/Sinclair gas station. Exit the highway on the right and again veer right at the first light. You are now on CR 73 and you will go through two more stoplights for a total of 1.5 miles from where you exited the highway. At the sign for Flying J Ranch Park, turn left and continue about a half mile to the parking area and restrooms.
Toddlers
Event Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 1 mile
Equipment: Snacks, water, binoculars, and lunch
Hike Leader: Lisa Dewil
Maximum Attendees: 10
Special Info:
Jefferson County - Evergreen Lake, Lake Loop Trail (half)
This gorgeous hike around Evergreen Lake means tons of fun for the kids, and lots to look at for the moms! We'll do one half of the lake loop and then turn back (avoiding the trail along the road). Bring a snack or lunch to enjoy at the picnic tables after the hike!
Evergreen Lake, meet at the main parking lot as close to the trail head as you can get.
Babies
Event Difficulty: Challenging
Distance: 4.5 miles
Equipment: Babies in front or back carriers, water
Hike Leader: Joy Opp
Maximum Attendees: 20
Special Info:
Jefferson County - Apex Park, Pick N’ Sledge Trail
If you’re ready for a tough hike, this is the one for you! This 4.5 mile loop will take you through Apex park where you will get some spectacular city views as well as enjoy the cool forest breezes. This hike starts off as a gradual incline, then the incline gets more serious! Once you’re at the top, it’s all down on the return.
Take I-70 to the Morrison Road exit and turn right at the light at the end of the off ramp. Go about a mile and turn left into the Heritage Square parking lot. At the far end of the lot is the trail head (do NOT meet at the lower trail head below Heritage Square).
Stroller Walks
Event Difficulty:
Distance:
Equipment:
Hike Leader: Joy Opp
Maximum Attendees: 20
Special Info: Bring your kids!
- HOW TO HOST A STROLLER WALK OR BIKE RIDE!, Starbucks, 92 Wadsworth Blvd, Lakewood
If you are interested in hosting a Stroller Walk or Bike Ride in your neighborhood, this is a great time to get more information! We'll review expectations and explain the process as well as give you some great ideas on trails you can host near where you live! Come check it out...
Toddlers
Event Difficulty: Casual
Distance: .5 miles
Equipment: Snacks and water
Hike Leader: Erica Lundgren
Maximum Attendees: 10
Special Info:
Jefferson County, South - Carson Nature Center, Carson Nature Trail
This little nature center has some great outdoor exploring areas for the kids! We'll cruise around the short loop and give the kids a chance to play on the rocks!
Take C-470 to Santa Fe and go north. From Santa Fe, turn west onto Aspen Grove Way into the shopping center. Go through the shopping center to the stop sign at Platte River Pky and turn left. Go immediately right into the Carson Nature Center parking area.
Babies
Event Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 2 Miles
Equipment: Babies in front or back carriers, water
Hike Leader: Jessica Mullins
Maximum Attendees: 20
Special Info:
Jefferson County - Green Mountain, Green Mountain Trail Loop
This 2-mile hike has an incline to start and then levels off so we can enjoy the scenery. This hike is exposed and very hot in the summer - bring plenty of water. Dress in layers because the wind can pick up as well. This natural setting is just a hop and skip from town and you won't want to miss this one!
Exit C-470 at the new Alameda exit and turn West. Then turn right onto Rooney Road. Go about a mile to the trail head on your right.
Babies
Event Difficulty: Casual
Distance: 2 Miles
Equipment: Babies in front or back carriers, water
Hike Leader: Joy Opp
Maximum Attendees: 20
Special Info: NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION! All moms welcome...
Jefferson County - Lair O’ the Bear Open Space, Bruin Bluff Loop
The views are lovely on this 2 mile loop, and you will find a variety of terrain as the trail goes through woods and then back out into the sunshine. The sound of a rushing creek along the trail makes this hike just heavenly! There is a gradual incline ending with a descent back to the start point.
Take C-470 to the Morrison Road exit. Go through Morrison and then continue straight onto Hwy 74. Go 4.7 miles, and the park is on the left.
Toddlers
Event Difficulty: Challenging
Distance: 1.3 Miles
Equipment: Snacks and water
Hike Leader: Lisa Dewil
Maximum Attendees: 10
Special Info:
Jefferson County - Lookout Mountain Nature Center, Meadow Loop
This is a 1.3 mile hike that includes forests as well as a beautiful wild flower meadow. This hike is long for Toddlers so bring plenty of water, snacks and a great attitude! Kids closer to 3 years and older will do best on this hike.
Take I-70 to the Lookout Mountain exit and follow the signs to the Lookout Mountain Nature center. We will meet on the benches outside.
Babies
Event Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 3.1 Miles
Equipment: Babies in front or back carriers, water
Hike Leader: Joy Opp
Maximum Attendees: 20
Special Info:
Jefferson County - Flying J Ranch Park, Flying J Ranch Park Trail
This 3.1 mile hike is shaded and mostly flat. This area is extremely peaceful and quiet - until we arrive with the babies! This hike is at a higher elevation so the temps will be a bit cooler.
Take C-470 to Hampden/Hwy 285 South. Go South/West on 285 for about 15 miles to Conifer. In Conifer you will see the exit for Staples and a Bradley/Sinclair gas station. Exit the highway on the right and again veer right at the first light. You are now on CR 73 and you will go through two more stoplights for a total of 1.5 miles from where you exited the highway. At the sign for Flying J Ranch Park, turn left and continue about a half mile to the parking area and restrooms.
Toddlers
Event Difficulty: Casual
Distance: .5 Miles
Equipment: Snacks and water
Hike Leader: Lisa Dewil
Maximum Attendees: 10
Special Info:
Jefferson County - Alderfer/Three Sisters, Bluebird Meadow Trail
Join us on a fun half-mile, mostly-flat and easy hike in a meadow at the Alderfer/Three Sisters Park. This open meadow hike is perfect for kids to run, skip, jump, and explore the variety of insects and flowers in the area. Plan for sunscreen and plenty of water as this is an open meadow hike.
Take I-70 west to the Evergreen Parkway exit (Hwy 74). Take Hwy 74 to downtown Evergreen and turn south onto Hwy 73. Go .6 miles and turn right onto Buffalo Park Road. Follow Buffalo Park Road for about 2 miles to the SECOND parking area.
Babies
Event Difficulty: Casual
Distance: 2 Miles
Equipment: Babies in front or back carriers, water
Hike Leader: Jessica Mullins
Maximum Attendees: 20
Special Info:
Jefferson County - South Valley Park, Coyote Song Trail
Although it’s close to the metro area, this area is quiet and wildlife abounds. This hike is about 2 miles and is mostly flat - great for first-time hikers and anyone interested in a gentle hike.
Take C470 to the Ken Caryl Ave. exit and go west. Merge left at the light onto Valley Road and follow signs for about 2 miles to South Valley Park on the left.
Toddlers
Event Difficulty: Casual
Distance: .5 Miles
Equipment: Snacks, water, binoculars, and lunch
Hike Leader: Rachel Barnes
Maximum Attendees: 10
Special Info:
Jefferson County - Lookout Mountain Nature Center, Forest Loop
This is a .6 mile hike that meanders through the woods allowing for kids to search for birds, bugs and butterflies! The trail has some incline and obstacles making it great for more sure-footed toddler hikers. Following the hike, the nature center is open for some fun exploring of animal habitats and food sources.
Take I-70 to the Lookout Mountain exit and follow the signs to the Lookout Mountain Nature center. We will meet on the benches outside.
Babies
Event Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 3.5 miles
Equipment: Babies in front or back carriers, water
Hike Leader: Joy Opp
Maximum Attendees: 20
Special Info:
Jefferson County - Maxwell Falls, Upper Lot, Maxwell Falls Trail
This pretty and shady hike begins with a flat jaunt through the forest. We head down to the falls and then make a nice loop back up to the upper parking lot. There are no steep inclines and the sound of the creek is pure heaven!
Take I-70 west to the Evergreen Parkway exit (Hwy 74). Take Hwy 74 to downtown Evergreen and turn right at the light onto South Hwy 73. Take Hwy 73 about 1 mile to Brook Forest Road and turn right. Go 6.1 miles (set your odometer!!) and the parking lot for Maxwell Falls, Upper Lot will be on the left. This is a longer drive than you think, so plan about a half hour from the west side of town.
Toddlers
Event Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 1.5 Miles
Equipment: Snacks, water, binoculars
Hike Leader: Erica Lundgren
Maximum Attendees: 10
Special Info:
Jefferson County - Corwina Park, Corwina Park Creek Trail
This 1.5 mile hike has a slow incline in the beginning and runs along a shady creek. This area is brimming with wildlife and we'll have a chance to see insects, birds, squirels, and spectacular shady vegitaion and wildflowers. This shady hike will travel in and back again, stopping for a snack break at some point.
Take C-470 to the Morrison Road exit. Go through Morrison and then continue straight onto Hwy 74. Go 7.1 miles and you will see a Corwina Park sign on the right but KEEP GOING another .7 miles to the trail head on the left. It looks like you are entering into a driveway. If you get to the town of Kittredge
you have gone about a 1/2 mile too far.
Babies
Event Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 4.1 Miles
Equipment: Babies in front or back carriers, water
Hike Leader: Jessica Mullins
Maximum Attendees: 20
Special Info:
Jefferson County - Mathews/Winters Park, Red Rocks Trail
This is a sunny hike with excellent views of the Dakota Ridge and Red Rocks Amphitheatre. This mostly-flat hike has a short loop followed by a spur to an interesting lookout and rest point for a total of 4.1 miles.
Take I-70 to the Morrison Road exit and turn left onto Hwy 26. Go a very short distance to the Mathew-Winters Park entrance on the right.
Toddlers
Event Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 1 Mile
Equipment: Snacks, water, binoculars
Hike Leader: Rachel Barnes
Maximum Attendees: 10
Special Info:
Jefferson County - Alderfer/Three Sisters, Bluebird Meadow and Homestead
Join us on a fun mile-long hike, mostly-flat and easy hike in a meadow and around the Homestead Trail at the Alderfer/Three Sisters Park. This open meadow hike is perfect for kids to run, skip, jump, and explore the variety of insects and flowers in the area. Plan for sunscreen and plenty of water as this is an open meadow hike. We'll stop for lunch on the rock outcropping while kids explore and look for lizards!
Take I-70 west to the Evergreen Parkway exit (Hwy 74). Take Hwy 74 to downtown Evergreen and turn south onto Hwy 73. Go .6 miles and turn right onto Buffalo Park Road. Follow Buffalo Park Road for about 2 miles to the SECOND parking area.
Toddlers
Event Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 1 mile
Equipment: Snacks, water, binoculars
Hike Leader: Erica Lundgren
Maximum Attendees: 10
Special Info:
Douglas County - Audubon Center, Lake Loop for Toddlers
The kids will get to explore an absolute gem just south of town. This lake hike has so much to look at and explore! We'll do about a mile and your leader will point out some interesting wildlife in this area - birds are abundant... and maybe a frog or two!
From I25 & C470, go west on C470. Exit onto Wadsworth. Go south on Wadsworth about 4.4 miles, PAST the main entrance for Chatfield State Park. Turn left / east on Waterton Road. Immediately turn left into the first parking lot at the Audubon Center sign.
Babies
Event Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 2.5 Miles
Equipment: Babies in front or back carriers, water
Hike Leader: Joy Opp
Maximum Attendees: 20
Special Info:
Jefferson County - Alderfer/Three Sisters, Hidden Fawn Trail
This beautiful park has spectacular views, and many interesting trail-side curiosities including the “Three Sisters” rock formation. The Hidden Fawn trail is flat and then merges with the Sisters trail for great views and shady trees. This hike is 2.5 miles.
Take I-70 west to the Evergreen Parkway exit (Hwy 74). Take Hwy 74 to downtown Evergreen, and turn right at the light heading south onto Hwy 73. Go .6 miles and turn right onto Buffalo Park Road. Follow Buffalo Park Road for just over a mile to the FIRST Alderfer/Three Sisters parking area.
Babies
Event Difficulty: Challenging
Distance: 4.6 Miles
Equipment: Babies in front or back carriers, water
Hike Leader: Joy Opp
Maximum Attendees: 20
Special Info:
Jefferson County - Mathews/Winters Park, Red Rocks Trail, up over ridge
This is a sunny hike with excellent views of the Dakota Ridge and Red Rocks Amphitheatre. This hike starts out flat, and then rounds up over the ridge for a challenging 4.6 mile hike.
Take I-70 to the Morrison Road exit and turn left onto Hwy 26. Go a very short distance to the Mathew-Winters Park entrance on the right.
Moms Only
Event Difficulty: Moderate
Distance: 3.5 miles
Equipment: Just yourself and some water!
Hike Leader: Jessica Mullins
Maximum Attendees: 20
Special Info:
Jefferson County - Mount Falcon, upper trail head, Devil's Elbow Loop
This hike at the top of Mount Falcon is jammed packed with incredible views and spectacular wildflower fields! This hike is about 3.5 miles and does not have much steep incline. There is a great mix of sun and shade as well as forest and meadow hiking. This hike has it all!
Take C-470 to Hampden/Hwy 285 South. Take the Indian Hills turn off, and follow Parmalee Gulch Road for 2.6 miles. Turn onto Picitus Road and follow signs to the west access for Mount Falcon – this is the second parking area you will come to.
Babies
Event Difficulty: Challenging
Distance: 3 miles
Equipment: Babies in front or back carriers, water
Hike Leader: Jessica Mullins
Maximum Attendees: 20
Special Info:
Jefferson County - Mount Falcon Park, Lower Trail Head, Turkey Trot Trail
Are you ready to work off some of that Thanksgiving turkey? Join us on this challenging hike the day after Thanksgiving as we honor the beloved bird and climb the Turkey Trot Trail on Mt Falcon. This trail at 3 miles has pretty views, and abundant wild life. Once at the top the second half of the loop is all down hill.
Take C-470 to the Morrison Road exit and go west. Just after the town of Morrison turn left at the last light and go south on Hwy 8. Go about 1.5 miles and turn right onto Forest Avenue. Take another right onto Vine and follow signs into Mount Falcon Park.
Babies
Event Difficulty: Casual
Distance: 1.5 Mile
Equipment: Babies in front or back carriers, water
Hike Leader: Joy Opp
Maximum Attendees: 20
Special Info:
Jefferson - Lookout Mountain Nature Center, Meadow Loop Trail
This is a 1.5 mile hike that includes forests as well as a beautiful meadow. The start of this hike is at a high elevation, but there is not much elevation gain on the trail. And the quiet beauty is unsurpassed! Since this is a higher elevation hike, the temperatures will definitely be cooler than they are in Denver!
Take I-70 to the Lookout Mountain exit and follow the signs to the Lookout Mountain Nature center. Plan about 10 minutes of winding road from the I-70 exit to the top of Lookout Mountain. We will meet on the benches outside.
Toddlers
Event Difficulty: Casual
Distance: .5 Miles
Equipment: Snacks, water, binoculars, and lunch
Hike Leader: Rachel Barnes
Maximum Attendees: 10
Special Info:
Jefferson County - Lair O’ the Bear Park, Creek Side Trail
It’s all about the water… and bridges… and finding muddy treasures on this hike! This half-mile hike is along a creek making for endless fun tossing branches, poking at the mud, and looking for water insects. Plan to get a bit muddy and have a blast along the creek! A great hike for new or experienced toddler hikers.
Take C-470 to the Morrison Road exit and go west. Go through Morrison and then continue straight onto Hwy 74. Go 4.7 miles, and the park is on the left.
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