Hiking in the White River NF
3 trails in this Colorado region — with elevation, distance, and seasonal recommendations.
White River NFeasy
Doc Holliday Trail
0.6 mi200′ gain0.5h
Short uphill walk to Pioneer Cemetery, where Doc Holliday is buried. Views over Glenwood Springs and the Roaring Fork Valley. Free, family-friendly, year-round.
🐕 Dog-Friendly👨👩👧👦 Kid-Friendly
White River NFmoderate
Grizzly Creek Trail
7 mi1,500′ gain4h
Follows Grizzly Creek up Glenwood Canyon. Wildflowers, beaver ponds, and a quiet alternative to Hanging Lake. The trail re-opened after the 2020 fires; check trail conditions.
🐕 Dog-Friendly
White River NFmoderate
Boy Scout Trail
3 mi1,200′ gain2.5h
Local favorite uphill grind that ends at a viewpoint over Glenwood Springs and the confluence of the Colorado and Roaring Fork. Steep but short.
🐕 Dog-Friendly