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Siena Reservoir A Local Favorite By Bette Erickson
A rosy-hued sunset bathes the twilight sky over Broomfield Anthem’s Siena Reservoir. Photo by Timothy Seibert/For Our Broomfield
“Climb the mountains and get their good tidings,”
urged pioneer conservationist and naturalist John Muir. Sometimes, though, we cannot fit a mountain hike into our schedule. For that reason, and many others, some of us choose nearby Siena Reservoir to break away for a pleasant hike. I mean, if we can’t hike the mountains for whatever reason, we can enjoy the mountain views, right? And that’s just one of numerous perks of sauntering, running or cycling around the pristine lake located in Broomfield’s Anthem neighborhood. An added bonus: The route is suitable for wheelchair bound folks or even youngsters in strollers. Depending on the time of day and the day of the week, the trail can be populated by a variety of visitors or by no one at all. Because of its negligible elevation gain, it’s also a good seasonal trail for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. However, like elsewhere in Broomfield, no water craft including kayaking and stand-up paddle boarding (SUP) are allowed. Start your trek from the large parking area on the west side of Sheridan Ave., about .25-mile north of Lowell Blvd. Drop down to the concrete trail and go left, clockwise. Expect negligible elevation gain as the footpath switches from paved to crusher fines. Look for the large buffalo statues as you follow the route. The developer originally planned on periodically relocating those buffalo elsewhere in the neighborhood, adding to the whimsy. Enjoy the area, being mindful to keep your dog leashed and away from the rocky shore. Lake-side fishing is allowed at Siena Reservoir, although any fishing is subject to State of Colorado regulations. Fishing licenses are required for anyone 16 years or older. The regulations can be obtained where licenses are sold, or at
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To the trailhead: Access Siena Reservoir via the large trailhead parking lot on the west side of Sheridan Ave., .25-miles north of Lowell. Distance: 1.25-mile loop Difficulty: Easy Elevation Gain: Negligible Dogs: Yes, on leash Bikes: Yes Hours: Siena Reservoir Park is ope n from sunrise to sunset. Information: Broomfield Open Spac e and Trails 303-438-6334
the Colorado Parks & Wildlife’s website at www.cpw.state.co.us. While at Siena Reservoir, savor the cool spring air as the Colorado sun sparkles and seemingly shatters on the water. Just like elsewhere in the mountains, there are good tidings to be found here, too. Because Siena Reservoir at Anthem is a public park and open from sunrise to sunset, visitors should be mindful of open space rules and regulations. Bette Erickson is the author of “Just for Visitors – Where the Locals Hike” (Amazon.com). Contact her at bette_erickson@hotmail.com.
