Hike We Like: Catamount Trail
Just outside of Manitou Springs, this eight-mile (round-trip) route takes you through forests and past waterfalls to a scenic reservoir.
Hikes We Like
Hike We Like: South Fork Trail #1100.3A
This short walk in the woods is ideal for hikers looking to stretch their legs or beginner mountain bikers.
Hike We Like: East Spanish Peak
Once a landmark for passing wagon trains, East Spanish Peak is now a superb excursion for modern-day adventurers.
Silver Plume: Watrous Gulch Trail
Escape the heat and find some solitude with this rewarding hike near Silver Plume in Arapaho National Forest.
Hike We Like: Mt. Shavano
The famed Angel of Shavano watches over this rewarding route up Colorado’s 17th-highest summit.
Hike We Like: Arapaho Pass Trail
This moderately-strenuous hike in the Indian Peaks Wilderness boasts some of Colorado’s best wildflower displays.
Hike We Like: Hermit Park’s Kruger Rock Trail
Explore a piece of land that was once a corporate retreat near Estes Park, and enjoy breathtaking views of the Longs Peak Diamond.
10 Dog-Friendly Hikes Near Denver
Here are some of our favorite Fido-friendly Front Range trails—all less than (or about) an hour’s drive from Denver.
Hike We Like: Lion Gulch Trail
Take a stroll through yesteryear along this peaceful hike near Estes Park, which ends in a lush meadow dotted with the ruins of historic homesteads.
Snowshoe Hike We Like: Peaks Trail
This challenging trek connects the towns of Frisco and Breckenridge with a scenic trail through the White River National Forest.
Hike We Like: Dream Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park
One of Colorado’s most beloved hikes in RMNP is less crowded and offers exceptional views of Hallett Peak in the wintertime.
Hike We Like: Zapata Falls
Discover a waterfall hidden in the belly of a mountain at this enchanting year-round hike near Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve.
Hike We Like: First Creek Trail Near DIA
Despite its proximity to the noisy interstate and the ever-busy DIA, First Creek is a reprieve from the hustle-and-bustle—and a perfect layover for weary travelers and suburbanites alike.
Breckenridge: Mohawk Lakes in Summit County
This choose-your-own adventure offers waterfalls, high-altitude lakes, and plenty of Colorado history.
Empire: Stanley Mountain Trail
This thigh-burner has a little bit of everything that makes Colorado hiking great, but it’s the billowy clouds dancing over the peaks that make it truly unique.
Hike We Like: Monarch Lake in Grand County
This high-elevation stroll near Granby offers a family-friendly way to explore a stunning alpine lake.
Hike We Like: Sleepy Lion Trail in Button Rock Preserve
This mellow trail along the scenic northern foothills of Boulder County is especially enjoyable in fall and spring weather.
Idaho Springs: Loch Lomond
If St. Mary’s Glacier is too crowded for you, head to it’s neighbor—Loch Lomond.
Hike We Like: Grand County’s Green Mountain Trail to Big Meadows
This 3.5-mile trek through Rocky Mountain National Park is one of the best hikes to spot wildlife like deer, elk, and moose, especially during the fall season.
Grant: North Twin Cone Peak
Get your fall color fix on this moderate hike through one of the state’s largest aspen groves, which leads to a mellow summit offering panoramic views of the Front Range.