Hikes We Like: Mt. Morrison South Ridge Trail
This stunning trail just outside of Morrison leads to an expansive summit with a 360-degree view of the Front Range and beyond.
Hikes We Like
Hike We Like: North America’s Largest Dinosaur Tracksite
This little-known trail in southeastern Colorado’s Comanche National Grassland leads to more than 1,300 dinosaur footprints exposed along the banks of the Purgatoire River.
Snowshoe We Like: Wild Basin in Rocky Mountain National Park
With three frozen waterfalls and cascades to choose from, the main trail through this beautiful basin lets you select the destination and length of your next winter adventure.
Hike We Like: Mt. Muscoco Trail
It’s only two miles to this 8,020-foot summit near Colorado Springs, but you’ll need to climb more than 1,000 vertical feet and scramble over a few boulders to reach it.
Hike We Like: Notch Mountain
Follow in pilgrims’ footsteps to view the iconic cross of snow that formed the centerpiece of a now-defunct national monument near Vail.
Hike We Like: Isabelle Glacier Trail
Visit glistening alpine lakes, fields of columbines, and one of Colorado’s last remaining glaciers along this lesser-known Brainard Lake highlight.
Arvada: Van Bibber Creek Trail
Van Bibber Park somehow delivers a paved trail with a natural vibe.
Boulder: Chapman Drive Trail
Bring Fido along for a romp through wildflowers while you enjoy gorgeous valley views.
Castle Rock: Rimrock Trail To Creek Bottom Trail
Castlewood Canyon State Park offers interest-piquing outdoor recreation for history buffs.
Castle Rock: Challenge Hill
Philip S. Miller Park’s staircase is a good warm-up for the more famous Manitou Incline.
Evergreen: Bergen Peak Trail
Big elevation gain provides access to great views and the aspen-dotted summit of 9,701-foot Bergen Peak.
Golden: Rawhide Trail
Don’t miss the trails at idyllic White Ranch Park.
Lakewood: Mount Carbon Loop
Bear Creek Lake Park proffers lake and mountain views.
Loveland: Wild Loop To Blue Sky Trail
A popular route for mountain bikers, Blue Sky Trail allows hikers to connect Devil’s Backbone and Horsetooth Mountain open spaces.
Lyons: Grindstone Quarry Trail To Lichen Loop
Grindstone Quarry Trail is a stunning—and blessedly bike-free—path in Heil Valley Ranch.
Parker: Perimeter Trail To Two Bridges Trail
Bayou Gulch Open Space is your ticket to a long but relatively flat jaunt.
Littleton: Carpenter Peak Trail
Roxborough State Park’s Carpenter Peak is a manageable—and enjoyable—climb.
5 Urban Stretches
Escaping Denver’s concrete jungle doesn’t require a drive all the way into the foothills. Explore these five city trails for a quick connection to the outdoors.
Avoid Crowded Trails With These 3 Hikes Near Boulder
We mapped out under-explored routes by linking paths through Open Space and Mountain Parks and Eldorado Canyon State Park.
7 Denver Metro Area Hikes to Tackle While Practicing Social Distancing
Going stir crazy? Here are some of our favorite (and a little less crowded) trails to check out while staying local.