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.
Hikes We Like
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.
Hike We Like: Doudy Draw and Spring Brook Loop
Head to this lollipop loop when you have out-of-town visitors, or need an invigorating early-morning run.
Hike We Like: Hildebrand Ranch’s Two Brands Trail
This mellow loop takes spring hikers through a historic ranching property.
Hike We Like: White Rocks Trail
This scenic, creekside trail is a great wintertime option for when you crave mountain views, but don’t want to tackle steep, icy trails.
Hike We Like: Reservoir Ridge North Loop Trail
Tucked into the foothills just north of Fort Collins, this beautiful hike offers a welcomed sense of solitude.
Hike We Like: Bald Mountain’s Pines to Peaks Loop
The short trail up this little-known peak in a Boulder County is perfect for anyone who enjoys walking through the forest and gazing at great views of both the plains and the Continental Divide.
Conifer: Elk Falls at Staunton State Park
This trek to the beautiful Elk Falls is a pleasant addition to Staunton State Park’s comprehensive trail network.
Golden: Peaks to Plains Trail
This beautiful three-mile segment along Clear Creek offers a taste of the 65-mile route that will eventually link the South Platte River with the Continental Divide.
Hike We Like: Purgatory Creek Trail
This downhill-first trail near Purgatory Resort winds through gorgeous stands of aspen to a rocky bench with views of several scenic canyons.
Hike We Like: Animas Mountain Loop
This loop hike or mountain bike ride on the northwest side of Durango offers amazing views of the Animas River Valley as well as the lofty La Plata peaks.
Hike We Like: Sand Canyon Trail
This beautiful slickrock route explores the heart of Canyons of the Ancients National Monument, which hosts the nation’s largest concentration of archaeological sites.
Hike We Like: Mount Audubon Trail
This thirteener’s position east of the Continental Divide offers a visual marriage of snow-capped peaks and wildflower-filled valleys.
Hike We Like: Sutton Mine Trail
The challenging trek is rewarded with views of Ouray and the Uncompahgre River canyon.
Hike We Like: Smuggler Mountain Loop
This short, steep trail on the east side of Aspen leads to historic mines, large groves of aspen, and a platform with incredible views of the Roaring Fork Valley.
Hike We Like: St. Mary’s Glacier
It’s safe to say this quick and accessible adventure should be on every Coloradan’s bucket list.
Hike We Like: Redcloud Peak
The top-of-the-world views and sense of accomplishment you’ll feel on the summit of this beautiful fourteener are worth every sweaty step.
Hike We Like: Evergreen Mountain Loop
This forested trail to the summit of Evergreen Mountain offers dappled shade and a superb view of the Continental Divide from the top.
Hike We Like: Eagle’s Nest Three-Bar Trail
The centerpiece of this beautiful foothills open space is a local landmark where golden eagles have nested for at least a century.
