Colorado Hikes near Denver: Kenosha Pass North
The blue Colorado skies were an incredible backdrop for the yellow brilliance of the aspen groves on the Kenosha Pass North trail last weekend. All of these pictures embody the annual wave of fiery landscape we see outside of Denver every September. Check them out!!!
Truly, an incredible escape from the personal training studio in Denver.
Time of Year: Sunday, October 1st, 2023.
Weather: 47 degrees and sunny at 8:31 am and 63 degrees and sunny at 12:59 pm.
Cover: 75% partially covered.
Time: 8:31 am - 12:59 pm.
Distance: 12.40 miles total.
Cost: No cost.
Bathroom at Trailhead: Yes (at the campground).
Difficulty: Moderate Level 3 for altitude (10397 feet), elevation gain (about 1719 feet), and length (12.40 miles). Neither steep nor technical.
Route: Colorado Trail Segment (6) out and back.
Traffic: Moderate/high.
Parking: Although I found a spot within 100 yards of the trailhead, it looked like a Red Rocks concert in every direction for leaf peeping. There is a parking lot but the cars lined 285 in every direction.
Equipment: Hiking boots.
Terrain: A well-groomed dirt path surrounded by sparse forest. Quite a bit of Aspen tree cover before and after the walk through the meadow.
Experience: An incredible trail for leaf peeping every mid to late September. The many groves of yellow brilliance made every step worth it. Though not a tough or technical trail, you can stretch it over 12 miles for a greater challenge. There's just as much to see until you reach the service road (the end). For the less ambitious, you'll find plenty of vistas and Aspen groves even if you only hike in 2.5/3 miles. This point will give you a vast view of the fiery meadow and surrounding mountains.
Denver Personal Trainer Notes: It’s still a great workout for my personal training clients in LoHi if they go the distance. The distance and elevation gain will help them (and you) improve your endurance while bathing in the best of autumn.
A must-drive for all of my personal training clients in Denver!
My LoHi personal training clients will love this trail!
A path to Aspen groves!
The blue Colorado skies were an incredible backdrop to the yellow brilliance of the aspen groves.
Kenosha Pass North trail in Colorado
This 12-mile hike is a perfect addition to a personal training session outside Denver!
Kenosha Pass North trail in Colorado
Kenosha Pass North trail in Colorado
Kenosha Pass North trail in Colorado
Kenosha Pass North trail in Colorado
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: MICHAEL MOODY, PERSONAL TRAINER
As an author, a personal trainer in Denver, and podcast host, Michael Moody has helped personal training clients achieve new fitness heights and incredible weight loss transformations since 2005. He also produces the wellness podcast "The Elements of Being" and has been featured on NBC, WGN Radio, and PBS.
Michael offers personal training to Denver residents who want to meet at the 2460 W 26th Ave studio….or in their homes throughout LoHi (80206), LoDo (80202), RiNo (80216), Washington Park (80209), Cherry Creek (80206, 80209, 80243, 80246, 80231), and Highlands (80202, 80211, 80212). Michael also offers experiences with a personal trainer in Jefferson Park (80211) and Sloan's Lake (80204, 80212).
If you’re looking for a personal trainer who can curate a sustainable (and adaptable) routine based on your needs and wants, Michael is the experienced practitioner you’ve been looking for. Try personal training for a month…your body will thank you!
