Columbine Open Space and Trail offers accessible, family-friendly hiking and biking trails along with birdwatching opportunities. Its two loop trails vary in length, featuring scenic views and a historic barn, with ample parking and picnic areas available.
What to Expect:
🚶♂️ Easy hiking and biking loops up to several miles
🐕 Dogs allowed with leash
🍴 Picnic tables and a pavilion near a historic barn
🚻 Porta potty on site; public restrooms available but sometimes locked
🛣️ Trail runs alongside I-25 with some highway noise
Important Information:
– Free parking lot with dirt surface, suitable for 10-15 cars or more
– Accessible parking available
– No entry requirements or permits needed
Haley's Pick 🍽️
You probably know her as @milehighandhungry. Each week, Haley shares the one place she’s obsessed with right now. From hidden gems to hot new openings, if she picks it, it’s worth the hype.
Haley's Review of Riot BBQ
Riot BBQ on South Delaware feels like a backyard cookout run by a Top Chef, because it is. Chef Manny Barella and pitmaster Patrick Klaiber have teamed up to blend Monterrey flavors with Texas-style smoke, and the results are seriously craveable.
The brisket steals the show: tender, deeply smoky, and finished with Barella’s bold spice rub. Get it solo or wrapped in buttery Raquelita tortillas. The pulled pork brings heat with ancho, guajillo, and morita chiles, and the al pastor ribs are sticky, sweet, and slightly charred in all the right ways.
Even the sides are insanely good! Think crunchy pepita-macha slaw and banana pudding served in a jar that tastes just like childhood (but better). Every bite feels intentional.
It’s barbecue with heart, history, and just the right amount of heat. Riot BBQ isn’t just a meal, it’s a moment worth lining up for.
– Haley @milehighandhungry
📍 Local Insights
🐾 Bring a Leash for Dogs: Dogs are welcome but must be leashed due to other visitors and trail proximity to the highway.
📸 Great Photo Opportunities: The historic barn and open landscape offer scenic backdrops popular with photographers.
🍽️ Picnic Ready: Pavilion and picnic tables are available for convenient lunch stops during your visit.
🚻 Restroom Note: Porta potty is available but public restrooms may be locked; plan accordingly.
Review Sentiment
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Based on the 50 most recent Google reviews
Visitors appreciate the well-maintained easy trails, ample parking, and peaceful picnic spots near the barn. The trails' proximity to the highway leads to some noise and mixed reviews on restroom cleanliness, though most recommend the spot for family outings and dogs on leash.
Last updated on
November 9th, 2025
