Genesee Park

At 2,413 acres, Genesee Park is the largest of Denver's mountain parks and the first in the mountain park system, acquired in 1912. It's also home to the city's historic bison herd of about 20 animals, and a Civilian Conservation Corps historic shelter and picnic area near the summit of Genesee Mountain. You've probably seen signs for the Chief Hosa Campground on I-70, the park's overnight spot for both RV and tent campers–a mountain getaway just a few miles from downtown Denver. For experienced hikers, the park offers the historic 11.5-mile Beaver Brook Trail, accessible from May to November and rated as difficult, thanks in part to an elevation gain of 1,900 feet. Whether you visit for the day or overnight, Genesee Park is a true gem in Denver's incredible parks system.