This rewarding Colorado trek to a stunning local lake surrounded by mountains is less than an hour from Boulder, making it an accessible escape for hikers.

Mike Sandrock Really, there are many “best” trails in Boulder County, more than 200 trails in something like 140,000 acres of protected Open Space, the last time I checked.

This Colorado trail named one of the best in US A 19-mile loop — the shortest byway in Colorado — was recognized by USA TODAY 10BEST as being “ideal for history buffs.” ...