Colorado Organic Gardeners

Here here...from way down in the SW corner!

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLWD2WIvRQk

 

Good to see there are a least a couple CO growers! I feel like everyone I talk to around here is either totally into hydro, or thinks I'm crazy when I say their Ed and Whore? Hey! books are better used as kindling.
 

 
Peace!
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I'm not 100% organic yet, but hope to transition there soon! These girls have 6 weeks left.




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Hey boys, anybody got suggestions for hiking around Denver?
 
Going to Boulder tomorrow to hike around the Flatirons/Flagstaff Mountain.

 

Mt. Sanitas in Boulder is great. Flatiron trails are good for beginners, follow the signs to climbing areas (but don't climb) if you want better views and more of a challenge. If you want to drive a bit for an easy hike with great views, try Devils Head!

Sanitas today:



Flatirons yesterday:



Devils Head



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On the east coast I do 8 mile hikes all the time, the elevation here may mess with that a little bit, but I'm no novice. 360 degree views and secluded waterfalls are what I like, also very rocky/jagged mountains, and I'm fine w/ going up 1k+ feet in elevation in a hike, so don't hold back...I'll be taking a couple liters of water with me.
 
I love those pictures, I'll post a few when I get done tomorrow, wherever I go.

 

Download the app All Trails, that's how I've found my favorites. I usually go for Difficult trails on there because I like to have to scramble just a little bit. Hard to find good trails around here that aren't busy all of the time though if you are looking for secluded.

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Ok sweet, I've definitely used All Trails before. I don't have a smartphone, but I still use their website. Seeing people isn't exactly high on my list of things to do while I hike, but I also find cool spots off-trail where nobody else is. I love having to hold onto trees to keep my footing and avoid sliding down a big hill...I always bring gloves. 
 
That Devil's Head view is calling to me, I wish you hadn't said it was so easy!
 
Thank you for your time and responses, @1milehigh.
 
Edit: thoughts on bear peak?

 

@stevebomb Imo I'd do green mountain or Bear peak. If you're feeling spunky you can do them both in one hike.
 
If you don't like dodging people, you will not like sanitas. Flatirons are cool, but again, going to be a fair amount of poeple.
 
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I've been wanting to do Bear Peak for awhile, I haven't been able to get my girlfriend to leave Denver with me early enough to do it though. Looks like a great hike.

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This is Green Mountain looking from the top of Bear Peak:
 

 
This is the saddle that connects the two:
 

 
The details are here:
http://www.protrails.com/trail/76/boulder-denver-golden-fort-collins-lyons-green-mountain-bear-peak-trail-green-and-bear-it
 
You can do both, or you can do one or the other and they are all beautiful, although Green Mountain via gregory canyon is my fav hands down. Not a lot of people, but parking can be a beyotch. If you drive just past Chautauqua Park there are about 4-5 parking spots as baseline turns into flagstaff drive.
 
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Now I have to do it.

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Well I hope I have the time and energy to do both, the views both look fantastic. It's definitely either Bear Peak, Green Mountain, or both, though. Tomorrow's weather looks fantastic for hiking, I hope it's clear and not hazy so I can see forever. 
 
I'll certainly be making some clouds at the top, though

 

http://youtu.be/na_88kQpXAE



TJ

 

How about a week-long trek along the Alamosa River - anytime between July and late September is the optimum season for this area.

 

If I only had more time...
while I'm at it, if I had more time I'd do the Pacific Coast Crest Trail and the App Trail.