Sometimes you need a bit of distance from the mountains to fully take in their grandeur. This peaceful spot east of town is perfect for that purpose, with unfettered vistas of the Flatirons and the massive peaks beyond — all reflected in a collection of 18 ponds. This area was a gravel mine in the 1960s and 70s. The ponds are now protected wetlands and a bird-watching hot spot(especially in March when waterfowl migrate through). The trails are flat, easy, wheelchair accessible and replete with wildlife in every season.

Directions: Use Google Maps for navigation to parking at “Sawhill Ponds Trailhead.”

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Difficulty: Easy
Estimated Time: < 1 Hour
Distance: 1.2 miles
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Difficulty: Easy:
Estimated Time: < 1 hour:
Great for Winter:

WINGS OF SPRING: WATERFOWL WATCHING
Sawhill Ponds
When spring springs, thousands of water birds… Ending Mar 24, 2019 More
NATURE FOR KIDS & PARENTS: LIONS & BOBCATS & LYNX, OH MY!
Lehigh Street entrance to Shanahan Ridge
Sunday March 24, 1 - 2:30 p.m. Ending Mar 25, 2019 More

Sawhill Ponds

Hiking

WINGS OF SPRING: WATERFOWL WATCHING

NATURE FOR KIDS & PARENTS: LIONS & BOBCATS & LYNX, OH MY!