![]() ![]() The new venue will be located at Panorama Point, approximately a 30-minute drive from Arches Visitor Center. ![]() In late summer 2018, Arches National Park broke ground on an exciting new project-an outdoor night sky viewing space. Perhaps, this spring, that perfect place becomes less of a dream and more of a reality. If only there were the perfect spot that offered true darkness, solitude, and accessibility. Seeing the Milky Way for the first time can be life-changing experience, especially for city dwellers or those who live in light polluted areas. True natural darkness is rare but essential to the desert ecosystem and the visitor experience. One unique aspect of the scenery is the dark night sky. There are many aspects of the scenery at Arches National Park and the surrounding lands- red rock, canyon-cutting rivers, snow-capped mountains, sagebrush, and of course, arches, just about everywhere you look. Great for the family and friends.In 2019, rangers plan on offering star parties at a new location - Panorama Point. The patio outside in the summer time is phenomenal for relaxing and hanging out. A local favorite is Revival Brews, a new brewery with an affection for bluegrass music, a great selection of beer, and an amazing menu. So why not extend it? Head up the road a ways to Kittredge or Evergeen and stop into one of the many shops and restaurants. When you’ve made it all the way down and back to the parking lot, you may be feeling pretty amped up about your super awesome micro adventure. Especially keep an eye and ear out for downhill mountain bikers on your descent. Once you’ve taken in every ounce of beauty on this trail, head back down the way you came on the PPT. Just below that view is the town of Evergreen, and even closer to you is Kittredge. Looking west from here you will clearly see Mt. For those of you who like to hike with hammocks, there are a few nice trees looking out over the view to strap up and chill out. Here it is easy to see why the Panorama Trail is named as such: A rocky outcropping makes for a perfect spot to stop and break, picnic, or hang out. Just a bit farther and you will come to the summit of Panorama Point. You will meet a set of rock stairs signifying that you’re almost there. A short but steep incline, less than half a mile will lead you to the top. Here you will have reached the steepest part of the hike. Because the Bear Creek Trail is also heavily trafficked with mountain bikers, we recommend staying on the Panorama Trail. This time, either direction will take you to the top, but to get there on the BCT you will have to keep an eye out for a somewhat difficult to spot use trail. Very soon after this junction, you will come to yet another intersection with the BCT. As you hike the level terrain for about a quarter of a mile, the path emerges from the shade of the woods and then intersects with the Bear Creak Trail. This steady, gradual incline will lead you further into forest as giant rock formations tower over you on the left. Eventually the trail opens up into a meadow area and begins to flatten out substantially. The trail narrows slightly as you continue gaining elevation. Head straight back into the mountains and you will find yourself strolling through a shady oasis with forest on either sides. The trail will follow this most of the way. Right at the start you will see a seasonal stream to your right. A map of the park is posted on your left, and the trail heads east into the mountain. The trailhead is just a few yards from the parking lot. The parking lot can be easy to miss, but keep an eye out for the Corwina Park sign on your left and you should have little trouble finding it. However, when those parks are packed, you can often still find solitude here at Corwina. ![]() These parks tend to be bustling and a bit overcrowded on the weekends. All along Bear Creek Road North, there are a handful of popular destinations like Lair O’ the Bear and O’Fallon Park. Evans and the Continental Divide.Ī drive up Bear Creek Canyon will lead you toward two mountain towns, Kittredge and Evergreen. Once you reach the top you will be rewarded with striking views of Mt. It may be small, but the Panorama Point Trail will give you the sensation of being “out there” without having to travel too far. Panorama Point is one of them.Ĭorwina Park is a little slice of wilderness just outside Denver in the Rocky Mountain foothills. Luckily the Front Range has an extensive number of hikes just an hour away from the Queen City. Sometimes we just need a little micro adventure to satisfy our nature cravings. Unfortunately we can’t always make time to get out into the the thick of the backcountry. With the Rockies as Denver’s backyard playground, it feels like the mountains are constantly beckoning. ![]()
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