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minutes on the JCOS website. Be careful to consider all the information before you go o on any trail. For example, the Cynical Trail, a part of the Cathedral Spires Park trails is short, about a mile. It’s also located in Pine Colorado and is rated one of the most di cult hiking-only trails. at may seem exciting, but JCOS has more information on the hiking trail page. e entire park is closed until July 31 to protect nesting raptor birds. (Also known as birds of prey, raptors are the owls, hawks, eagles, and kestrels that live in Colorado.) Check the trail thoroughly before setting out.

A good trail to try is the 32nd Street trail at Prospect Park in Wheat Ridge. e trail is about three miles long, is paved, and accommodates bikes, wheelchairs, walkers, runners, and others. It’s a multi-use trail that is rated one of the least di cult by the JCOS. It’s quick and allows for a leisurely Sunday stroll.

A few considerations while on the trail ere are a few things to consider before heading o on a trail. Colorado Parks and Wildlife Public Information O cer Bridget O’Rourke recently reminded readers that baby animals and their mothers are out and about in Je co.

e JCOS also has a reminder that it is spreading to the public through social media: stay on the trails. e unpaved trails may be muddy from the weather. However, avoiding the mud and water ends up widening the trail, damaging the surrounding plant life. e JCOS post says this leads to trail “widening, erosion, and habitat loss for the surrounding area.” To combat this, they advise the public to “Remember to always walk through muddy sections rather than around or avoid muddy trails altogether and choose another trail or park.”

Consider exploring the beauty of space this Mother’s Day. Take Mom for a nice hike, a healthy and happy alternative to the empty post-brunch Sunday.