Leisure and Travel Blog https://www.denver.org/blog/all-posts/ Leisure and Travel Blog Thu, 09 May 2024 09:07:30 +0000 Mountain to Murals: A Denver Mountain Biking Adventure https://www.denver.org/blog/post/mountain-to-murals/ https://www.denver.org/blog/post/mountain-to-murals/#comments https://www.denver.org/blog/post/mountain-to-murals/ Tue, 09 Nov 2021 08:00:00 -0700

Play in the mountains, stay in the city! That's the tagline for Basecamp Denver, a compilation of our best outdoor content so that you can do just that.

In this third episode, local Denver artist Adam Vicarel introduces some new friends to the joys of biking in Colorado – from a beginner-friendly

]]> Urban Denver Tours: Explore Metro Area by Bike https://www.denver.org/blog/post/bike-tours/ https://www.denver.org/blog/post/bike-tours/#comments https://www.denver.org/blog/post/bike-tours/ Thu, 19 Sep 2019 08:00:00 -0600

With The Mile High City’s sunny climate and an extensive network of scenic bike paths, you’ll have a blast cruising around, seeing the top of the town and picking up insider info as you go.

Here’s how you can get out on the town on two wheels with

]]> How to Explore the South Platte River by Bike https://www.denver.org/blog/post/south-platte-bike/ https://www.denver.org/blog/post/south-platte-bike/#comments https://www.denver.org/blog/post/south-platte-bike/ Wed, 17 Jul 2019 09:00:00 -0600

A disastrous flood in 1965 sparked a restoration initiative on the South Platte River, which resulted in the network of paved trails for walking and bicycling, parks, and ecological improvements that you see today.

Consisting of the Mary Carter Greenway and the South Platte River Trail, the 35-mile

]]> How to Explore the Colorado Trail in Waterton Canyon Near Denver https://www.denver.org/blog/post/waterton-canyon/ https://www.denver.org/blog/post/waterton-canyon/#comments https://www.denver.org/blog/post/waterton-canyon/ Thu, 02 Aug 2018 14:00:00 -0600

Many people think that Denver’s prettiest, closest and most accessible bit of mountain scenery is Waterton Canyon.

This is the start of the famous Colorado Trail, one of the great long-distance hikes (or mountain bike rides) of the Rocky Mountains.

Trail Facts

The Colorado Trail runs for 486 miles

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