Where we went: Lookout Mountain Nature Center
What went wrong: Arrived too early to go into the Nature Center
What we did right: A good place to learn about trails, an easy first hike.
How you can avoid mistakes: This is a good place for kids.
We chose the Lookout Mountain Nature Center trail as our starting point
because the trail looked easy and short. We had no idea what Colorado
hikes would be like, what we'd need, or even if we could make it to the
end of a trail. It turned out to be easy and pleasant, and an easy first hike.
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| Gates at the Lookout Mountain Nature Center. |
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| Nature Center - opens at 10 on weekdays and 9 on the weekends. |
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| Maps available. |
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| Start of trail. |
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| Forest Loop trail. |
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| Wide, shady, and pleasant. |
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| Deer feeding. |
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| Not at all concerned by our presence. |
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| Trail choices. |
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| Into the meadow. |
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| Easy meadow trail. |
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| Meadow view of Denver. |
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| Stand of Aspen trees. |
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| Finish by the mansion. |
Would we hike this trail again? Not unless we were taking guests or children on an easy hike.
