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/expert๐ 2 dog-friendly๐จโ๐ฉโ๐ง 1 kid-friendly
Front Rangemoderate
Heil Valley Ranch Loop
4 mi800โฒ 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.
๐ Dog-Friendly๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Kid-Friendly
Front Rangehard
Hall Ranch Loop
8.5 mi1,650โฒ 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 mi700โฒ 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.
๐ Dog-Friendly