Below, a list of 12 spots for gorgeous hikes within a three-hour drive from ... Your climb and descent will feature beautiful views of the valley, which — when in bloom — is “lined with ...

and gorgeous views of the prairie. Amenities include 3 miles of a paved hiking trail, 3 miles of unpaved hiking nature trails ...

They're all fairly easy, so you don't need to be a super experienced outdoor enthusiast to enjoy the gorgeous views on each of these hikes ... which is well-marked near the observation platform.