Twin Lakes west of Denver is cool. My brother lives there. Independence Pass is west of there a bit, interesting drive up and over. Saw Bighorn sheep on the road last time.. Lots of trails from the road, but I haven't done any of them.

For a shorter hike/drive, go out to Morrison (Red Rocks ampitheater is there- yuppi ville concerts etc every night nearly), but there is a neat trail that takes off from the end of Red Rocks Vista Drive, and goes up the mountain to an old "castle" site. Historical. Early and late for mule deer sightings. Take water! At least a quart per person.

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Last edited by las; 05/26/20.
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