5 Totally Kid-Friendly Hikes In Colorado That Are 1 Mile And Under
Now that the kids are out of school for the summer, do you feel like the walls of your home are getting smaller and smaller? If you are ready to break free from the confines of your home and get the kids out and about, take them on one (or all) of these five totally kid-friendly hikes around Colorado:
We’re aware that these uncertain times are limiting many aspects of life as we all practice social and physical distancing. While we’re continuing to feature destinations that make our state wonderful, we don’t expect or encourage you to go check them out immediately. We believe that supporting local attractions is important now more than ever and we hope our articles inspire your future adventures! And on that note, please nominate your favorite local business that could use some love right now: https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/nominate/
Located just outside of Colorado Springs is the exciting and oh-so-colorful Paint Mines; a whopping 750-acres that are thought to have once been home to Native Americans around 9,000 years ago.
If your kids like animals, they will love a hike around the exciting Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge! Featuring nearly 15,000 acres, Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge boasts trails with woodlands, wetlands, and prairies that are home to over 330 species of animals.
As well as two Woodland Trails: Woodland Trail (0.4 miles and Rod & Gun Club Trail and Wildlife Viewing Blind (1.2 miles). You can find more detailed trail information here.
Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge is located at 6550 Gateway Rd., Commerce City, CO 80022.
Not to be confused with the Academy Award-winning actress, the Helen Hunt Falls Trail is a stunning 0.8-mile hike that ends with - you guessed it - a cascading waterfall!
"What did you do this summer, Billy?
"Oh, not much... just hiked a volcano!"
Epic, right? Spanning 2,300 feet wide and 1,300 feet deep, Dotsero first erupted roughly 4,200 years ago and can now be visited via a short 1.5-mile hike.
Last but certainly not least is my personal favorite hike in my favorite town, which is that of the short and sweet Adams Falls Trail in Grand Lake! Spanning 0.6 miles, Adams Falls boasts not only an easy hike but also ample wildlife and a gorgeous waterfall.
The trailhead to Adams Falls is located on West Portal Road near Grand Lake, CO.
How many of these lovely little trails have you explored? Are there other quick and easy kid-friendly hikes that you love? Share your thoughts and suggestions in the comments below, and don’t forget to share photos of your outdoor adventures on our Colorado Nature Lovers Facebook group for a chance to see your snapshots featured!
