Crisman, CO

Tucked into Fourmile Canyon just a short drive up from Boulder, Crisman offers quiet mountain living with quick access to the city. The area started as a 19th-century mining settlement along Fourmile Creek, and today it is home to a small collection of houses surrounded by pine-covered canyon walls. If you want mountain privacy, running water nearby, and an easy trip down the hill for groceries or work, Crisman is worth a close look.