BY JOHN MEYER, JMEYER@DENVERPOST.COM

Hello, outdoors lovers!

I'm so excited about the progress of the remarkable trail being built in Clear Creek Canyon by Jeffco Open Space, as described in my story this week. The first 1.75-mile segment opened in 2021. A second segment (1.5 miles) opened in November, and another 1.5-mile segment will open later this year. The canyon is breathtaking, the trail is wide enough to handle lots of folks comfortably, and the engineering involved is amazing.

Do yourself a favor and check it out this spring.

Heads up

Here's how crazy Denver weather can be: High temperatures Thursday through Saturday are forecast in the 70s, according to the National Weather Service, but Sunday brings a shock with a high of 39 and a chance of snow. The northern mountains can expect 2-6 inchs of snow Saturday night, according to the OpenSnow forecasting and reporting service.

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A “bathtub ring,” seen above the waterline around Lake Powell, was created during drought that reduced the flow of the Colorado River on April 15, 2023, in Lake Powell, Utah. The flight for aerial photography was provided by LightHawk. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

Your Weekly 5:

1. Colorado River may deliver just a third of normal water supplies this spring, projections show
2. Telluride Ski Resort sues town officials, alleging they ‘harassed and pressured’ ownership to sell
3. CEO of Alterra Mountain Company, creator of the Ikon Pass and owner of Steamboat resort, stepping down
4. Skier dies following crash in Breckenridge’s double-black-diamond Lake Chutes area
5. Telluride’s inaugural skijoring event is ready to ride despite warm weather

Worth Your Time

A scenic view of Tolland Ranch on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, between Rollinsville and the Moffat Tunnel East portal. (Photo by Daniel Brenner/Special to The Denver Post)

Historic Front Range ranch near Continental Divide to be preserved as state wildlife habitat

Get Yourself Outdoors

A cyclist rides the newest segment of the recreation trail in Clear Creek Canyon on Tuesday, which includes a viaduct in a narrow section. The viaduct is built on a deck supported by concrete pillars, reminiscent of the elevated decks of Interstate 70 in Glenwood Canyon. (Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)

Spectacular Clear Creek Canyon Trail now extends 3.25 miles upstream from Golden

DOG OF THE WEEK

Goose

"Ball is life! He is always looking to chase a ball or hunt birds," owner Skyler writes.

If you want your pup featured, email a photo and short description to tfries@denverpost.com.