Best Hikes Near Lyons, Colorado
3 curated trails near Lyons, with stats, difficulty, parking info, and what to expect on the ground.
2 moderate1 hard/expert 2 dog-friendly 1 kid-friendly
Front Rangemoderate
Heil Valley Ranch Loop
4 mi800′ gain2h
Boulder County Open Space loop in a quiet valley north of Lyons. Aspen groves and ponderosa pine, less crowded than the closer-in OSMP trails.
🐕 Dog-Friendly👨👩👧👦 Kid-Friendly
Front Rangehard
Hall Ranch Loop
8.5 mi1,650′ gain5h
Boulder County Open Space loop near Lyons with sandstone outcrops, ponderosa forest, and views to Longs Peak. Bighorn sheep are sometimes spotted in the western side of the property.
Front Rangemoderate
Picture Rock Trail
5.2 mi700′ gain3h
Connector trail between Heil Valley Ranch and Lyons. Open meadows, rolling terrain, mountain bike popular. Can be done as a point-to-point or shorter out-and-back.
🐕 Dog-Friendly