Our neighbor Don recommended a terrific scenic loop and wow, it was a treat.
Pictures from our day: Lookout Mtn and Lariat Loop, Golden CO
We started with a quick visit to Dinosaur Ridge in the morning (http://dinoridge.org/). The we headed up Lookout Mountain Road which is incredibly popular for cyclists. A quick stop at Buffalo Bill's Museum and Gravesite (http://www.buffalobill.org/ ), then a short but wonderful trail (half mile) over to the Lookout Mountain Nature Center ( http://jeffco.us/openspace/openspace_T56_R14.htm), enjoying incredible vistas along the way.
We passed near the Mount Evans area (would love to do the scenic drive up that mountain, which I heard is the best place in Colorado to see Mountain Goats. (http://www.mountevans.com/) Then through lovely and charming Evergreen, CO. We absolutely LOVED the Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater (http://www.redrocksonline.com/ABOUTUS/PhotosVideos/PhotoGallery.aspx ) - will definitely be heading back there sometime to hike, and perhaps take in the Crosby Stills and Nash concert in August! Last stop on the loop was the Mother Cabrini Shrine (http://www.mothercabrinishrine.org/).
The entire loop included many more things than we had time to fully enjoy...there are parks and hiking / biking trails, museums, plus the views, views and more views.
There are so many parks with trails for hiking / biking, wish we had time to enjoy them all: http://jeffco.us/openspace/openspace_T56_R108.htm
More info on the loop: http://www.lariatloop.org/
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