Best Hikes Denver and Boulder

Here are forty of the best hikes within an hour's drive of the Denver-Boulder area-from open prairies in the plains and old ranches in the foothills to crystal clear mountain streams and lakes. Whether you're in the mood for an easy nature walk, a day-long hike, or an overnighter, this guide offers plenty to choose from:

* Devil's Backbone Loops
* Trails for Dinosaur Lovers
* Cheyenne Mountain State Park
* Hall Ranch
* Eldorado Canyon State Park
* Spruce Mountain Loop
* Twin Sisters Peak
* Ouzel F...