Pella Crossing

One of our favorite open spaces. We like finding birds and there are a lot, here!

I would rave about this place, but the down side is all the people who already know how nice it is - gorgeous views, great wildlife, and an incredible number of trails so you can really customize your stroll. Perfect for dogs.

Fun and exciting fishing. I've had days where they bit as soon as you cast into the water and other days where they are picky as to what they will bite. It definitely keeps you guessing.

This is my favorite trail in our area. The view of the front range is beautiful, the trail itself is peaceful as you walk around ponds with some geese, ducks and fisherman. You are allowed dogs on leash only, we have seen a few horseback riders, and a few bicycles.

Pella Crossing is a fairly standard east Boulder county hiking area, which is to say it's a great place for a walk - with or without dogs - to enjoy the mountain views (and fall colors, in October). The total length of all the trail loops is roughly 3 miles, with one road crossing at the southern edge of Hygiene. We saw five garter snakes, a bunch of woolly bear caterpillars, ducks, and horses and mules on a farm that borders one of the trails. There were a bunch of people fishing and a few horses on the trails, as well.