With weather like ours, over 300 days of sun a year, the outdoors plays a big part in our lives. Come sun or snow, you can find as many locals as tourists on the trails, in the parks or enjoying the mountains.
Here is a brief
overview of just some of the opportunities for outdoor recreation in Denver.
Snow Sports
With the Rockies on
our doorstep and miles of National Parks all around, snow sports are a big part
of Denver life. The main opportunities are downhill skiing and snowboarding in
the mountains, or cross-country skiing elsewhere. Depending on your fitness and
level of ability, there are a range of runs and courses for you to enjoy.
Mountain Biking
When the snow melts,
the mountains become a haven for mountain bikers. As well as the slopes, we
also have hundreds of miles of trails that can be used for cycling. Some are
extremely challenging, while others are suitable for all the family. Denver and
Colorado regularly gets voted the best place in the world for mountain biking.
Fishing
The fishing
opportunities in and around Denver are great too. You can fish a river like
Arapahoe Greenway Trail or Bear Creek Lake Park, or you can head off into the
wilderness and find a quiet spot somewhere. If you like the tranquility and
excitement of life with a rod, you’ll love it here.
Hunting
Hunting is a prime
pastime and with hundreds of thousands of acres of wild land, you’re not short
of opportunities to hunt. Depending on your quarry and your expertise, you can
hunt in groups, or go off on your own. The world really is open for business
here.
Hiking
One thing we are
certainly not short of in Denver is places to hike. We have literally, hundreds
of miles of trails covering every terrain type imaginable. From technical rocky
terrain, to deep forest. If you have the gear and the fitness, you could be
gone for days and not see another soul.
Parks
If you prefer
something a little easier, Denver has an enviable number of parks to take the
kids or your dog. The sheer number of green spaces available means there is
never an excuse to be stuck inside!
The outdoors plays a
big part in our local life, so there are always things going on. Many people
who move to the area do so because of our natural wilderness and opportunities
to test themselves against nature. They are just two of so many reasons why
Denver is a firm favorite with outdoor types from across the country.
