The National Center for Atmospheric Research. They have this wonderful campus right up against the foothills. 
(Not my photo.) With a huge parking lot open to the public as a trailhead. 
(Not my photo.) A short walk to the west produces views like this: 
It has been one of my favorite places to be for 50 years.
(Not my photo.) With a huge parking lot open to the public as a trailhead. (Not my photo.) A short walk to the west produces views like this: It has been one of my favorite places to be for 50 years.