Go Chase Waterfalls
With summer coming to a close, there are a few more prime hiking weekends before we will start needing spikes again! Walking in nature creates what is called “optical flow” which is the way the brain intakes its visual feed as we move past objects in our field of vision. This has mental benefits of reducing rumination, increasing accurate perception of our surroundings, and improving sleep. So get out there and enjoy the beautiful weather!
Here are some beautiful hikes to waterfalls near Denver:
Eldorado Springs, several trails ranging from easy to moderate, dog friendly
About 40 minutes North of Denver
Maxwell Falls, Moderate, 4.1 mile hike, 879 ft elevation gain, dog friendly
About 40 minutes West of Denver
Lost Lake, Moderate, 4 miles, 830 ft elevation gain, dog friendly, requires shuttle to trailhead
About 1hr 15 minutes North of Denver
Boulder Falls Trail, easy .3 miles, 52 feet elevation gain, dog friendly
About 1 hour north of Denver
Adams Falls Trail, easy .8 miles, 104 ft elevation gain, no dogs, Rocky Mountain National Park
About 2 hours North of Denver
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