Lair ‘O the Bear, Morrison

Question: I’m looking for some family friendly hikes/walks around here (we have a toddler).  We’d be willing to drive, but not more than about 2hrs away.  Suggestions?

Response: We visited “Lair ‘O the Bear” in Morrison awhile ago and it was beautiful!  It’s about 35 min. from Broomfield - we googled directions which were easy to follow.  There is a trail that follows a stream and there are so many places for kids to play/throw rocks in the water, cross bridges, etc.  I hear that there is another trail that leads up to a castle, but our kids weren’t up for that quite yet!    10/09

Alluvial Fan, Rocky Mountain National Park

Question: I’m looking for some family friendly hikes/walks around here (we have a toddler).  We’d be willing to drive, but not more than about 2hrs away.  Suggestions?

Response: We went on a hike a couple of weekends ago in Rocky Mountain National Park called Alluvial Fan.  It’s a really easy hike, our toddler was able to do it by himself, and it ends at a waterfall.  There are lots of boulders and area for kids to run around and it’s beautiful!     10/09

Rattlesnake Gulch Trail, Eldorado Canyon State Park

Question: Hi. We would like to take our kids (9 and 7) on a hike in the next week or so and wondered if any of you have an idea of where to go.  Thanks.

Response: Our kids really like Rattlesnake Gulch Trail in Eldorado Canyon State Park near Boulder.  I think it was around 3 miles and we got to see the ruins of an old hotel.  You should try it out!      7/10

“Just for Little Legs”, By Bette Erickson

Question: Hi. We would like to take our kids (9 and 7) on a hike in the next week or so and wondered if any of you have an idea of where to go.  Thanks.

Response: "Just for Little Legs: Family Hikes With Children in Boulder",  Bette Erickson          7/10