This Colorado State Park Has a Beautiful Reservoir, a 107-acre Off-leash Dog Park, and Scenic Hiking Trails—and It's Less Than 30 Minutes From Denver

This Colorado State Park Has a Beautiful Reservoir, a 107-acre Off-leash Dog Park, and Scenic Hiking Trails—and It's Less Than 30 Minutes From Denver

It's the perfect summer and fall getaway.A view of the Rockies from Cherry Creek State Park at dusk.Credit: Jerome/Adobe StockWhen most people think of Colorado, they likely picture the Rocky Mountains, with endless hiking trails, world-class skiing, and high-alpine adventure. While I, too, love this mountain range, one unexpected twist I learned from living in Denver is you don’t have to travel far from the Mile High City to experience the stat…