Which neighborhoods for a young single have lots of trees and tree-shaded trails? (Denver: houses, live)

[wheregirl]

Hello,

I am considering the Dever area for relocation. Which area has lots of trees and easy access to tree-shaded trails, and clean air? Thanks.

For other considerations: I am young single, and like to be around friendly and intelligent people.

Thanks.

[2bindenver]

Some of the trails have better air than others. You can check the website on the days you go hiking to see which one is better. Somedays it pays to stay home.

Trees on trails - none above tree line.

Seriously.

[suzco]

Originally Posted by wheregirl

Hello,

I am considering the Dever area for relocation. Which area has lots of trees and easy access to tree-shaded trails, and clean air? Thanks.

For other considerations: I am young single, and like to be around friendly and intelligent people.

Thanks.

You have posted in many forums on C-D over the last few months, saying you're considering relocating to places as diverse as Seattle, Arkansas, Santa Fe, Connecticut and many more. If the most important factor for you in where you live is tree-shaded trails, Colorado is not a good choice.

[wheregirl]

If you have no helpful information to offer, then stop bothering other people from doing their research. You obvously have no idea of the process involved in choosing a relocation spot.

Fortunately most people are far nicer.

Originally Posted by suzco

You have posted in many forums on C-D over the last few months, saying you're considering relocating to places as diverse as Seattle, Arkansas, Santa Fe, Connecticut and many more. If the most important factor for you in where you live is tree-shaded trails, Colorado is not a good choice.

[Jerry Bckr]

In metro Denver the main tree lined trail is the Highline Canal. This runs for miles through town and the suburbs. Bear Creek trail also has strectches that are tree lined. You have to keep in mind that Denver sits on a high desert, so trees only grew near streams and rivers, and these were mostly cottonwoods. Denver and suburban Denver both have many miles of trails but large stretches of them aren't tree lined. Once you start hiking in the foothills and mountains you'll find more of them.

[wheregirl]

Thanks a lot. Which neighborhoods near these two trails would be safe and easy access to social activities for a young single female? Thanks.

Originally Posted by Jerry Bckr

In metro Denver the main tree lined trail is the Highline Canal. This runs for miles through town and the suburbs. Bear Creek trail also has strectches that are tree lined. You have to keep in mind that Denver sits on a high desert, so trees only grew near streams and rivers, and these were mostly cottonwoods. Denver and suburban Denver both have many miles of trails but large stretches of them aren't tree lined. Once you start hiking in the foothills and mountains you'll find more of them.

[looopson]

You really should look at Portland too. Forrest Park, Washington Park... trails in the city are endless. Trees and clean air too.

[tfox]

Most of the pre-wwII neighborhoods do have a fair number of mature trees, some moreso than others of course. The older neighborhoods are mostly (but not entirely) in the city of Denver. There are exceptions, however -- the cities of Englewood and Littleton being a good example. And, it's worth pointing out that much of the city of Denver, too, is not historic and so

As for trails, Highline trail is certainly a regional asset, but there are a number of other trails to look into -- Cherry Creek and Platte River trails being examples.

If you really want to be surrounded by trees, you could look into the foothills -- though it would mean a painful commute and likely few neighbors in your age range.

[FrozenShores]

Just look for trails on google earth. They are pretty easy to spot in Denver- they look like roads behind houses that don't connect to very many streets. That way, when you find a place, type the address into google earth and you can see how close to the trail it is.

[wheregirl]

Thanks. Which are the old neighborhoods in Denver?

Originally Posted by tfox

Most of the pre-wwII neighborhoods do have a fair number of mature trees, some moreso than others of course. The older neighborhoods are mostly (but not entirely) in the city of Denver. There are exceptions, however -- the cities of Englewood and Littleton being a good example. And, it's worth pointing out that much of the city of Denver, too, is not historic and so

As for trails, Highline trail is certainly a regional asset, but there are a number of other trails to look into -- Cherry Creek and Platte River trails being examples.

If you really want to be surrounded by trees, you could look into the foothills -- though it would mean a painful commute and likely few neighbors in your age range.