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30 great hikes within Denver’s C-470 loop

When all you want to do is lace up your shoes and get on a trail, turn to these urban walks, which take you through 30 local nature areas with many choices that are just a few minutes’ drive from home. Varying from 2-8 miles, these routes are Denver’s best urban hikes. The trail descriptions are supplemented with maps and anecdotes that invite you to explore.

The Best Urban Hikes: Denver

• Easy-to-follow routes along trails and through Denver’s neighborhoods
• Urban hikes for all abilities, with routes ranging from 2 to 8 miles.
• Special coverage of the 9 Creeks Loop, a 42-mile urban hike on Denver’s best trails.

From Athmar Park to Windsor, Denver’s 78 Neighborhoods

Denver, a great city to walk, has 78 neighborhoods just waiting for you to explore. From the Athmar Park Neighborhood to Windsor Neighborhood, Walking Denver’s Neighborhoods gives you the backstory of each neighborhood, read a bit about its parks, and discover a curated loop for each neighborhood, ranging from 2-5 miles long.

With an interactive map for each neighborhood, you’ll find routes and turn-by-turn directions for walking all 78 neighborhoods.

Organized alphabetically, enjoy Denver from a pedestrian point of view. Each map offers a safe, enjoyable walk through the major landmarks and parks of each neighborhood.

Learn about Denver by foot, get some exercise, and really get to know this fabulous city. With 78 neighborhoods to choose from, walk one or walk them all! Check them off as you walk the entire city and county of Denver.

This is a perfect book to set up as a challenge. Walk one neighborhood a week for more than a year, one neighborhood a day throughout the summer, or one every day until you’re done. No matter how you tackle the book, you’ll experience all that Denver can offer by foot.