Suburbs not far from Denver closer to mountains?

[Dreaming of Hawaii]

Originally Posted by FloridaNative93

I think this thread is getting a bit off topic...

Just to reiterate, the question was are there any suburban areas closer to nature / the mountains (where it's not so flat)...
Because I noticed that most of Denver is actually pretty flat.

And if there are is a suburban area within or closer to hills and/or mountains, where would this area be?

And does such place exist within a 15 minute commute using public transit? Maybe even 30 minutes?

A suggested area that is safe and not ghetto too...


I don't know what it was about my original post that warranted some of these rude responses. I thought the point of this forum was to discuss these topics... not chastise the OP's for asking questions...

And way back in post #4 I answered your question. Did you read my post? It wasn't snarky and tried to address your questions, but you didn't respond.

[abcdefg567]

Originally Posted by FloridaNative93

I think this thread is getting a bit off topic...

Just to reiterate, the question was are there any suburban areas closer to nature / the mountains (where it's not so flat)...
Because I noticed that most of Denver is actually pretty flat.

And if there are is a suburban area within or closer to hills and/or mountains, where would this area be?

And does such place exist within a 15 minute commute using public transit? Maybe even 30 minutes?

A suggested area that is safe and not ghetto too...


I don't know what it was about my original post that warranted some of these rude responses. I thought the point of this forum was to discuss these topics... not chastise the OP's for asking questions...

Look at the Green Mountain area of Lakewood closest to Union/6th avenue, near Red Rocks Community College.

Or Golden.

[katharsis]

I hear you, OP, but I agree with the others. You will have to make choices because you can't have ALL of what you listed you wanted.

Btw, unless you live within five blocks of a Light Rail stop and and work within five blocks of a Light Rail stop, you are going to find public transportation the PITS, imho. I tried using it public transportation to and from my southwest suburb, and it is just BAD. And, FYI, if my husband ever had to take public transportation to his job near the Denver Tech Center in southeastern Denver, it would take him over an hour and a half to go 21 miles. (It takes 28 minutes by car.)

P.S. There aren't many ghetto areas here at all -- in fact, none that I consider to be ghetto. The poorest areas are in Denver itself and in some areas in some communities that are mostly north of Denver. However, there are nice areas in all cities around Denver, although my personal opinion is that the areas south and west (and also northwest) of Denver are the nicest. Anyway, if you move here, I would suggest thoroughly checking out all the neighborhoods within five miles from any residence you are considering before making a commitment.

[NW Crow]

In addition to the suggestions already made, you might want to look at Roxbourough Park south of the metro.


I am not going to fuss with precise travel times. They are generally going to be longer than you want. Some places might be doable in 30 minutes in best conditions or off peak. But probably more.
Commuting off peak, 4 days vs. 5 or some or all work from home would allow you to be further out if you can make that work. To stay short or fairly short you'll have to substitute a city or regional park for "the mountains" or a lake, river, creek, mesa or canyon, meadow, prairie or just a well treed older suburban area.


Or substitute Colorado Springs for Denver and ride the bus to CS from Manitou Springs. Or maybe Broadmoor. Possibly Monument.


Or to be in the mountains, consider Summit County. Or rural Boulder, Gilpin or Clear Creek counties.

[NW Crow]

Do you really want / need a big and getting bigger metro? What about places like Durango or Bozeman or Missoula MT? Big enough? Easier to find places in the hills but not that far out in miles or minutes. Flagstaff AZ, Ashland OR, Chico CA...


Nothing reminds me of east coast living more than big, dense metros. Ok if you like that; but if you want to get away from that, then maybe really get away from it in style.

[daprara]

i would not discount denver county. A friend bought an affordable single family house in Denver's "blue ghetto". It has a very nice yard, a small creek separates it from the next property. Not too bad. The blue ghetto is a code word for a suburban area of middle priced houses south west of downtown. At one time city employees were required to both live & work in Denver. They lived in the "blue ghetto".


another approach is get a hold of the RTD lite rail map. look for property near lite rail stations outside Denver.


Denver is not that large that one area is totally ghetto. even a block off the dreaded Colfax Av you can find functional residential situations.


I lived in the mountains for a long time. 1990 i bought ($12,000) 5 acres in Deer Creek Canyon, only 10min drive into the valley. The plot was already developed with access, gas and electric. I mention that now because its just not available any more for several reasons. I now live in an urban area in town. Whatever. I enjoy NOT using my car as much. Maybe a 1/4 of what I used to.

[illinoisphotographer]

I think the OP has ghosted