Bear Creek Trail Research Paper

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After a harsh winter, there's nothing like getting out of the house to stay on track with those health and fitness goals. Fresh air, panoramic views and beautiful hiking trails are available, in many cases, less than an hour's drive from the city of Denver. These are some of the greatest hiking trails that the Denver area has to offer.

Bear Creek Trail at Lair O' the Bear
At 1.7 miles, this trail isn't too difficult for the beginning hiker, or anyone who has been cooped up all winter long and needs an easy trail to ease back into hiking. Along with hiking, there are areas for picnics, biking and fishing. Dogs are allowed on the leash if people would like to take their four-legged companion. It's within a 30 minute drive from Denver.

Boulder
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It'll take approximately 10 minutes to hike this trail that leads to beautiful Boulder Falls. With such a quick walk to the summit, many hikers like to combine this hike with others in the area like Forsythe Canyon.

Clear Creek Trail
Located in Golden, this trail is only 30 minutes from Denver. It has a variety of trails that include a hike through the middle of downtown Golden. It's perfect for people who want to combine nature with people watching and hiking. It's 1.8 miles and can be walked in approximately 1 hour.

Deer Creek Canyon
This loop trail is within 35 minutes drive time from Denver. While it's considered an easy trail, it can last about 2 hours. Hikers will experience an elevation gain of 500 feet while traversing this trail. Dogs are allowed on a leash, and hiking is open year round. The trail is 2.7 miles.

Waterton Canyon
This is a medium trail as opposed to the ones previously mentioned. Hikers can drive there from Denver in 35 minutes. The trail lengths vary depending on the trail the hiker would like to take. The trail to the Strontia Springs Dam is 6.2 miles. It can take from 2 to 6 hours depending on the trail that is taken. It has an elevation gain of 700 feet.

Cedar Gulch