Best hikes near denver and boulder best hikes near series paperback march 23 2010 the national parks index 2012 2016 recognize original trails or routes of travel of national historical significance although best known for its great scenic parks over half the areas of the national park system preserve places and commemorate persons . Best hikes near denver and boulder best hikes near series by gaug maryann march 23 2010 paperback on amazoncom free shipping on qualifying offers best hikes near denver and boulder best hikes near series by gaug maryann march 23 2010 paperback. 9 28 10 best hikes near denver and boulder won first place in books scripts for tv movie video and also best of show in those categories in the annual rocky mountain writers and photographers award competition. On the front range near denver we also get some of our heaviest snowfall in march and sometimes in april so spring hikes can be muddy and ice can build up on segments of trails that escape the direct light of the sun for that reason weve tried to collect a set of hikes where spring gets an early start. The herman gulch trail is one of the best summer wildflower hikes near denver its also a challenging winter snowshoe and is often used for cross country skiing the herman gulch trail is a 25 mile one way out and back adventure into snowcapped mountain country and provides access to many more trails in arapaho national forest