Golden: Raccoon Trail in Golden Gate Canyon State Park
Head to this Golden-area hike to wander among aspen groves and open meadows with broad views of the Continental Divide.
Hikes We Like
Hike We Like: South Valley Park’s Grazing Elk Trail
Enjoy spectacular red rock spires and striking views while strolling through one of JeffCo’s most beautiful open space parcels.
Hike We Like: Mount Evans
Looking to bag a fourteener before the snow flies? This bucket list peak should do the trick.
Hike We Like: Chief Mountain
This easy-to-access summit near Mount Evans features unforgettable Front Range views.
Hike We Like: Lower Cataract Lake Loop
Balance a leisurely weekend at Green Mountain Reservoir by tackling this easy, but beautiful hike around Lower Cataract Lake.
Hike We Like: Sound of Silence Trail
This colorful gem in Dinosaur National Monument loops through vibrant badlands en route to a little slickrock scrambling—and sweeping views.
Hike We Like: Palmer Loop Trail
Ditch the Manitou Incline for a longer, more relaxed hike that provides mountain views and a lookout over the Garden of the Gods.
Hike We Like: Carter Lake’s Sundance Trail
Take a leisurely stroll along this 1,100-acre reservoir near Berthoud before jumping in to cool down.
Hike We Like: The Colorado Trail to Harvard Lakes
This great intro to the Colorado Trail winds along the slopes of Mount Columbia to a pair of pretty lakes renown for their trout fishing.
Hike We Like: Mount Elbert’s East Ridge
Savor the satisfaction of standing atop Colorado’s highest peak.
Hike We Like: Pikes Peak’s Northwest Slopes
Bag another fourteener by summiting America’s Mountain (the hard way).
Hike We Like: Peek-A-Boo Loop to Queens Garden in Bryce Canyon National Park
This winding gravel path dips into Bryce Canyon and slithers past some of the most other-worldly rock formations the eponymous national park has to offer.
Hike We Like: Twin Lakes Trail
This lakeside stroll near Leadville has unbeatable views of Colorado’s two highest peaks and the quaking aspen groves adorning their slopes.
Hike We Like: O’Fallon Park’s West Ridge Loop
This pleasant stroll through the forested foothills is a true walk in the park.
Hike We Like: Fisher Towers Trail in Utah
Discover everything that makes Utah, well, Utah on this moderate, well-maintained trail.
Hike We Like: Mount Herman Trail
This steep hike near Monument is rewarded with views stretching all the way from Castle Rock to the snow-capped summit of Pikes Peak.
Hike We Like: Lion’s Lair Trail
This forested back-door route up Mount Sanitas is just the shade-filled, out-and-back excursion we need on warmer days.
Hike We Like: Monument Canyon Trail and Wedding Canyon
Colorado National Monument’s signature hike explores the heart of the West Slope’s gorgeous sandstone scenery.
Hike We Like: Brookside-McCurdy Trail
This out-and-back trail offers easy, uncrowded access to the scenic Lost Creek Wilderness area just one hour from Denver.
Hike We Like: Boulder’s Shadow Canyon Trail
This challenging trail up South Boulder Peak offers top-of-the-world views and a glimpse of the forest’s post-wildfire recovery.