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White Ranch Park West from the start of the Rawhide Trail. Photo by Rose Cahalan

Hike We Like: Rawhide Trail in Golden’s White Ranch Park

This 3,900-acre uncrowded expanse is just 20 minutes from downtown Golden, but it offers solitude, serenity, and wildflowers aplenty.

An alpine lake

Vail: Pitkin Lake

This strenuous trail in the Eagles Nest Wilderness demands a lot of sweat equity, but hardy hikers are rewarded with waterfalls, solitude, and fall foliage aplenty.

A view over aspen trees to mountains along the Acorn Creek Loop near Silverthorne

Silverthorne: Acorn Creek Loop

Wend through fall-perfect aspens with high-alpine vistas on this secluded trail through sagebrush meadows on the northern edge of Summit County.

Fall foliage in the Tenmile Range

Frisco: Mt. Royal

This lung-buster delivers the most bang for your buck with a near-vertical scramble from town to sweeping views across the Tenmile Range and over Summit County.

Devil's Causeway

The 50 Best Hikes in Colorado

From flower-filled meadows to deep red-rock canyons to the tip-top of the state, these footpaths take you where you want to go. Let the debate begin!

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