No matter where you live in the Denver-Boulder-Fort Collins-Colorado Springs metroplex, there’s bound to be a trail nearby. Here, more than a dozen close-to-home treks that will get you outside without having to travel too far.
Van Bibber Park somehow delivers a paved trail with a natural vibe.
Bring Fido along for a romp through wildflowers while you enjoy gorgeous valley views.
Castlewood Canyon State Park offers interest-piquing outdoor recreation for history buffs.
Philip S. Miller Park’s staircase is a good warm-up for the more famous Manitou Incline.
Big elevation gain provides access to great views and the aspen-dotted summit of 9,701-foot Bergen Peak.
Don’t miss the trails at idyllic White Ranch Park.
Bear Creek Lake Park proffers lake and mountain views.
A popular route for mountain bikers, Blue Sky Trail allows hikers to connect Devil’s Backbone and Horsetooth Mountain open spaces.
Grindstone Quarry Trail is a stunning—and blessedly bike-free—path in Heil Valley Ranch.
Bayou Gulch Open Space is your ticket to a long but relatively flat jaunt.
Roxborough State Park’s Carpenter Peak is a manageable—and enjoyable—climb.
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The challenge involves biking or running repeats on the same hill until you’ve climbed 29,029 total feet.
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