{"id":1082,"date":"2016-12-02T11:48:36","date_gmt":"2016-12-02T18:48:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bouldercountyopenspace.org\/i\/?p=1082"},"modified":"2017-08-24T15:13:18","modified_gmt":"2017-08-24T21:13:18","slug":"winter-walking-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bouldercountyopenspace.org\/i\/property\/winter-walking-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Winter Walking Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Popcorn, hot cocoa and Netflix might beckon you to the couch during cold winter months. But on some days, blue skies and crisp, cold air can beckon you to venture outside for a walk. And if the cold air isn\u2019t enticing, your fitness tracker may be reminding you that the distance from the couch to the fridge doesn\u2019t add up to 10,000 steps.<\/p>\n<p>Sidewalks might seem like the only option for a winter sojourn, but many Boulder County open spaces have trails that can be enjoyed year-round and don\u2019t require spending two hours gathering skis, snowshoes or avalanche beacons.<\/p>\n<h2>Trails To Try<\/h2>\n<p>We picked these trails because the snow typically isn\u2019t too deep, the terrain is mostly level, and the properties are easy to reach.<\/p>\n<table class=\"table table-responsive\">\n<thead style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<tr>\n<th width=\"\">Property<\/td>\n<th width=\"\">Trail Name<\/td>\n<th width=\"\">Miles<\/td>\n<th width=\"\">Approx. Steps<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"\">Carolyn Holmberg Preserve at Rock Creek Farm<\/td>\n<td width=\"\">Cradleboard Trail<\/td>\n<td width=\"\">1.3<\/td>\n<td width=\"\">2,600<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"\">&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td width=\"\">Mary Miller Trail<\/td>\n<td width=\"\">1.5<\/td>\n<td width=\"\">3,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"\">Hall Ranch<\/td>\n<td width=\"\">Antelope Trail<\/td>\n<td width=\"\">1<\/td>\n<td width=\"\">2,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"\">&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td width=\"\">Nighthawk Trail<\/td>\n<td width=\"\">4.7<\/td>\n<td width=\"\">9,400<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"\">Lagerman<\/td>\n<td width=\"\">Lagerman Loop<\/td>\n<td width=\"\">1.6<\/td>\n<td width=\"\">3,200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"\">Rabbit Mountain<\/td>\n<td width=\"\">Eagle Wind Trail<\/td>\n<td width=\"\">2.5 (loop)<\/td>\n<td width=\"\">5,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"\">&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td width=\"\">Indian Mesa Trail<\/td>\n<td width=\"\">2.2<\/td>\n<td width=\"\">4,400<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"\">&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td width=\"\">Little Thompson Overlook Trail<\/td>\n<td width=\"\">1.5<\/td>\n<td width=\"\">3,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"\">Regional trails<\/td>\n<td width=\"\">Mayhoffer Trail (W. Thomas St. to S. 66th Street, Superior)<\/td>\n<td width=\"\">0.69<\/td>\n<td width=\"\">1,380<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"\">&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td width=\"\">Meadowlark Trail\u00a0 (Caolton Trailhead to W. Thomas St., Superior)<\/td>\n<td width=\"\">2.8<\/td>\n<td width=\"\">5,600<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"\">&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td width=\"\">Aquarius Trailhead to South Public Rd\u00a0 Trailhead in Louisville<\/td>\n<td width=\"\">2.5<\/td>\n<td width=\"\">5,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"\">&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td width=\"\">South Public Rd Trailhead in Louisville to Flagg Park Trailhead in Lafayette<\/td>\n<td width=\"\">2.3<\/td>\n<td width=\"\">4600<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"\">Twin Lakes<\/td>\n<td width=\"\">&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td width=\"\">1.4 (loop)<\/td>\n<td width=\"\">2,800<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"\">Walden Ponds Wildlife Habitat<\/td>\n<td width=\"\">&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td width=\"\">2.9 (loop)<\/td>\n<td width=\"\">5,800<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"\">Walker\u00a0 Ranch<\/td>\n<td width=\"\">Meyers Homestead Trail<\/td>\n<td width=\"\">2.5<\/td>\n<td width=\"\">5,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>Stability On The Trail<\/h2>\n<p>Traction helpers: When conditions seem slippery,\u00a0 using metal cleats or coils that strap to the bottom of your shoe can help your shoes or boots grab the snow.<\/p>\n<p>Another option is crampons which resemble little ice axes on the tips of your shoes. I thought crampons were only for mountain climbers, but less extreme, lighter-weight versions are available for those of us not climbing Everest.<\/p>\n<p>Walking poles can help with balance, and as a bonus, offer a little upper-body workout.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Popcorn, hot cocoa and Netflix might beckon you to the couch during cold winter months. But on some days, blue skies and crisp, cold air can beckon you to venture outside for a walk. 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Whether you need a trail to accommodate a wheelchair, stroller, or other mobility aid, Boulder County Parks & Open Space has several properties that might fit your needs. These trails do not\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Park Visitors&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Park Visitors","link":"https:\/\/bouldercountyopenspace.org\/i\/category\/park-visitors\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"A trail at Twin Lakes","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bouldercountyopenspace.org\/i\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/twin-lakes.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bouldercountyopenspace.org\/i\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/twin-lakes.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bouldercountyopenspace.org\/i\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/twin-lakes.jpg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bouldercountyopenspace.org\/i\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/twin-lakes.jpg?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bouldercountyopenspace.org\/i\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/twin-lakes.jpg?resize=1050%2C600&ssl=1 3x"},"classes":[]},{"id":628,"url":"https:\/\/bouldercountyopenspace.org\/i\/property\/two-hikes\/","url_meta":{"origin":1082,"position":4},"title":"Wake up to Spring: Two Hikes to Enjoy","author":"Staff","date":"03\/02\/2015","format":false,"excerpt":"It's always exciting to observe the changing seasons in Boulder County, particularly when that change is from winter to spring. As our local flora and fauna awaken, so do we. Months of tiptoeing over ice and trudging through snow have worn us down. 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