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Amazing Vert at Railbender Skatepark in Parker, Colorado | Advanced Layout
Our life of adventure and longboarding led us to the Railbender Skatepark in Parker, Colorado under a brisk night sky. Skating around the 30,000 square feet of concrete skatepark kept me warm. But the locals seemed unbothered by the cold as the street and vert sections of the park maintained a solid level of traffic throughout the night. I found the large vert section of the Railbender Skatepark to be another great place for riding a longboard in the skatepark.
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Dispersed Camping Near Divide | Pike National Forest
About 45 minutes northwest of Colorado Springs is a fun and accessible recreation area in Pike National Forest. This area is well known for its OHV trails and plentiful dispersed camping near Divide, Colorado. Although this area is well known, it's a nice place to get out and enjoy the beauty of the national forest as well as access the many surrounding recreation opportunities. Read on to find out more about what to expect camping near Divide.
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Giant Snake Run and Great Flow at Redstone Skatepark in Highlands Ranch, CO
This huge 22,000 square foot concrete skatepark in Highlands Ranch, Colorado is called Redstone Skatepark. It is a fun skatepark for riders of all ages. There are a number of unique features in this skatepark that create a diverse environment that fits the needs of both street and vert riding styles. Large vert walls, smooth transitions, and a great flow make this a fun skatepark for riding a longboard.
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Dispersed Camping Near Fort Collins | Pingree Park Road
Along the canyon road is Pingree Park Road, a well known area for dispersed camping near Fort Collins located near Kelly Flats Campground. Once the road climbs away from CO-14, the spots are plentiful and the sizes can accommodate tent campers to large RV's - as long as spots are open. Find out more about what to expect while dispersed camping on Pingree Park Road!
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Trails Skatepark in Centennial, CO | Fun, Unique and Diverse
Continuing along on our Colorado skatepark road trip, we made a stop at Trails Skatepark in Centennial, Colorado. Located about a half hour from downtown Denver, Trails Skatepark is a large cement skatepark loaded with all sorts of cool features. There are numerous transition types and a wide variety of features that makes this skatepark stand out a bit. This skatepark is a great place for riders of any skill level to have some fun and to try new things. The smooth transitions and roll in areas are great for riding a longboard in a skatepark.
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Hiking West Branch Trail to Island and Crater Lakes | Rawah Wilderness
Hiking West Branch Trail provides an excellent opportunity to access the wildly scenic beauty of the Rawah Wilderness. The Rawah Wilderness is a bit of a hidden gem located about 75 miles west of Fort Collins in northern Colorado. This area has been carved and shaped by glaciers creating a dramatic landscape of high peaks and beautiful cirque lakes. Hiking West Branch Trail leads to a number of these incredible features. Or take one of the trail branches to reach the many other worthwhile destinations that can be found throughout the Rawah Wilderness.
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William McKinley Carson Skatepark in Greenwood Village | Great Vert and Street
Greenwood Village is located about 20 minutes south of Denver and is well worth a stop. William McKinley Carson Skatepark is a 16,000 sq. ft. cement skatepark that has a diversity of great features and all sorts of transitions around the park. This skatepark is fun for riders of all skill levels because the obstacles come in a variety of shapes and sizes. I found the flow, smooth transitions, and the large scale vert to be great for longboarding in this skatepark.
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Hiking American Lakes Trail and Thunder Pass | State Forest State Park
Hiking American Lakes Trail is a great opportunity to experience one of the seriously gorgeous hikes found in State Forest State Park. State Forest State Park is an incredible 71,000 acres of rugged and dramatic scenic Colorado landscapes.
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Wheel Park Skatepark in Aurora | Great Features for Everyone
Wheel Park Skatepark in Aurora, Colorado is an amazing 20,000 sq. ft. cement skatepark with a ton of really good skate features. The park was designed by SITE Design Group, Inc. who created a park that is great for athletes of any age or any skill level. And it's a great skatepark for anyone looking to improve any aspects of their abilities. I really enjoyed the transitions of the Wheel Skatepark. The flow of the entire park is a lot of fun for my cement surfing style of riding a longboard in a skatepark.
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Beautiful Backpacking on Rawah Trail | Rawah Lakes and Sandbar Lakes
Backpacking Rawah Trail is a less travelled adventure in the beautiful, remote Rawah Wilderness. Rawah Trail climbs up from the Laramie River and enters the wilderness. It then leads to several sets of pretty alpine lakes with side trail options to lengthen the adventure. Enjoy the gorgeous glacially carved landscape with its mix of high peaks and cirque lakes without the crowds!
