Colorado Trail Directory
Discover Colorado's most beautiful hiking trails with detailed information, difficulty ratings, and everything you need to plan your perfect adventure. From easy family walks to challenging 14er climbs.
193 trails found
White River National Forestmoderate
Acorn Creek Trail
6 mi1,500โฒ gain4h
Gore Range viewsPtarmigan Peak Wilderness+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Kid-Friendly

San Juan Mountainsmoderate
American Basin Trail
5 mi1,500โฒ gain4h
Iconic wildflower basinHandies Peak access+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly

White River National Foresthard
American Lake Trail
7 mi2,400โฒ gain6h
Alpine lake at 11,365 feetWildflower meadows+2 more
Rocky Mountain National Parkhard
Andrews Glacier Trail
9 mi2,050โฒ gain6h
Andrews Glacier (rare in CO)Loch Vale along the route+2 more
San Juan Mountainseasy
Andrews Lake Trail
1 mi100โฒ gain1h
Molas Pass / Million Dollar Highway accessReflective alpine lake+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Kid-Friendly
San Juan Mountainsmoderate
Animas Mountain Trail
5.4 mi1,700โฒ gain3h
Durango skyline viewAnimas Valley overlook+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly
San Juan Mountainseasy
Animas Overlook Trail
0.7 mi80โฒ gain1h
Wheelchair accessible paved loopAnimas River valley overlook+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Kid-Friendly
San Juan Mountainseasy
Animas River Trail
7 mi100โฒ gain3h
Fully paved + flatThrough downtown Durango+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Kid-Friendly
Front Rangeeasy
Anne U. White Trail
3.2 mi800โฒ gain2h
Multiple stream bridgesReliable creek flow+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Kid-Friendly

White River National Foresthard
Anthracite Pass Trail
6 mi2,500โฒ gain5h
Raggeds WildernessMountain pass views+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly
Front Rangemoderate
Apex Park Trail
5 mi1,200โฒ gain3h
Multiple trail connection optionsAspen groves at the top+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly

Indian Peaks Wildernesshard
Arapaho Pass Trail
6 mi2,000โฒ gain5h
Continental Divide alpine passFourth of July Mine ruins en route+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly
Front Rangemoderate
Arthur's Rock via Lory State Park
3.4 mi1,100โฒ gain2h
Reservoir overlookSpring wildflowers+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Kid-Friendly
White River National Foresthard
Aspen to Crested Butte via East Maroon Trail
11 mi3,200โฒ gain8h
Pyramid Peak viewsCopper Lake access+2 more
Front Rangemoderate
Bear Creek Loop (JeffCo)
4.5 mi800โฒ gain2h
Quiet weekday alternativeBear Creek riparian zone+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Kid-Friendly

Rocky Mountain National Parkeasy
Bear Lake Trail
0.8 mi100โฒ gain1h
Paved accessible trailMountain reflections+2 more
๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Kid-Friendly

Front Rangehard
Bear Peak Trail
6.5 mi2,700โฒ gain4h
Sweeping Boulder Valley viewsSteep conditioning hike+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly

White River National Forestmoderate
Berry Creek Trail
5 mi900โฒ gain3h
Aspen color in late SeptemberVail Valley views+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Kid-Friendly

Rocky Mountain National Parkmoderate
Bierstadt Lake Trail
2.8 mi566โฒ gain2h
Continental Divide reflectionsLongs Peak views from the shore+2 more
๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Kid-Friendly

Front Rangemoderate
Big South Trail
14 mi1,800โฒ gain7h
Cache la Poudre WildernessFall aspen colors+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly
San Juan Mountainsexpert
Black Bear Pass Trail
7 mi3,700โฒ gain6h
High Telluride approachBridal Veil Falls overlook+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly

Black Canyon of the Gunnisoneasy
Black Canyon Rim Trail
2 mi200โฒ gain2h
Dramatic canyon views2000-foot cliff drops+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Kid-Friendly

Sangre de Cristohard
Blanca Peak and Ellingwood Point
16 mi6,700โฒ gain14h
Blanca Massif4th highest in Colorado+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly

San Juan Mountainshard
Blue Lakes Trail
6.2 mi1,600โฒ gain5h
Three pristine alpine lakesMount Sneffels views+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly
Gore Rangemoderate
Booth Falls
4.6 mi1,460โฒ gain4h
60-foot waterfallAspen forest hiking+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Kid-Friendly
White River National Foresthard
Booth Lake Trail
9.3 mi3,061โฒ gain6h
Booth Falls waterfallAlpine lake destination+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly
Tenmile Rangemoderate
Boreas Pass Trail
6.2 mi1,500โฒ gain4h
Historic railroad routeContinental Divide pass+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Kid-Friendly
San Juan Mountainseasy
Box Canyon Falls Park Trail
0.4 mi100โฒ gain1h
Slot canyon waterfallHigh Bridge Trail extension+2 more
๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Kid-Friendly

White River National Forestmoderate
Boy Scout Trail
3 mi1,200โฒ gain2.5h
Glenwood Springs overlookConfluence views+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly

San Juan Mountainsmoderate
Bridal Veil Falls
2.8 mi1,200โฒ gain3h
Tallest waterfall in ColoradoHistoric powerhouse ruins+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Kid-Friendly
Sangre de Cristohard
Broken Hand Pass Trail
6.5 mi2,600โฒ gain6h
Gateway to Crestone Needle and Peak12,940-ft pass crossing+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly
Front Rangehard
Browns Lake Trail
12 mi1,900โฒ gain7h
Comanche Peak WildernessAlpine meadow ridge+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly
Indian Peaks Wildernesshard
Buchanan Pass Trail
14 mi3,500โฒ gain9h
Continental Divide passMultiple alpine lakes+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly
Gore Rangehard
Buffalo Mountain Trail
6 mi2,900โฒ gain5h
12,777-ft summitGore Range panorama+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly

Park Rangemoderate
Buffalo Pass Trail
6 mi1,000โฒ gain4h
Continental Divide crossingMountain bike shared+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Kid-Friendly

Front Rangemoderate
Carpenter Peak Trail
6.4 mi1,200โฒ gain3h
Roxborough red rock formationsHighest park summit+2 more
San Juan Mountainsmoderate
Cascade Creek Trail (Durango)
6 mi800โฒ gain4h
Aspen colors in SeptemberMultiple-use mountain bike trail+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Kid-Friendly
San Juan Mountainseasy
Cascade Falls Trail
0.6 mi200โฒ gain1h
Right in town accessibleSpring/early summer flow+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Kid-Friendly

Front Rangeeasy
Castlewood Canyon Dam Ruins Trail
1.8 mi200โฒ gain1.5h
Historic dam ruinsSandstone canyon+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Kid-Friendly

White River National Foresthard
Cathedral Lake Trail
5.4 mi2,060โฒ gain5h
Alpine lake at 11,866 feetElectric Pass views+2 more
Front Rangemoderate
Centennial Cone Loop
8.7 mi1,400โฒ gain4h
Rolling foothills terrainBike-shared alternating weekends+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly

Rocky Mountain National Parkhard
Chasm Lake
8.4 mi2,360โฒ gain6h
Dramatic Longs Peak viewsAlpine lake setting+2 more

Mount Evans Wildernessmoderate
Chicago Lakes
9 mi1,400โฒ gain6h
Twin alpine lakesMount Evans views+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly
San Juan Mountainsmoderate
Cinnamon Pass Trail
4 mi1,200โฒ gain3h
Alpine pass crossingThree 14er access+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly

Indian Peaks Wildernesshard
Columbine Lake Trail
9.4 mi2,000โฒ gain7h
Remote alpine lakeWilderness setting+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly
Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wildernesshard
Conundrum Creek Trail
17 mi2,700โฒ gain10h
Highest hot springs in North America (11,200 ft)Permit-required overnight wilderness+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly

White River National Foresthard
Conundrum Hot Springs
17 mi2,762โฒ gain9h
Natural hot springs at 11,200 feetConundrum Creek valley+2 more
Front Rangeeasy
Coyote Ridge Trail
4.5 mi500โฒ gain2h
Mummy Range viewsDeer and wildlife viewing+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Kid-Friendly

Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wildernesshard
Crater Lake Trail
6.8 mi1,600โฒ gain5h
Pristine cirque lakeAspen grove hiking+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly
San Juan Mountainshard
Crater Lake Trail (Weminuche)
16 mi3,500โฒ gain10h
Weminuche Wilderness solitudeVestal and Arrow Peak views+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly
Sangre de Cristoexpert
Crestone Needle (South Face)
12 mi5,400โฒ gain13h
Class 3 South FaceBroken Hand Pass approach+2 more
Sangre de Cristoexpert
Crestone Peak (South Face)
13 mi5,800โฒ gain14h
Class 3 South FaceSouth Colony Lakes basin+2 more

Front Rangehard
Crosier Mountain Trail
7 mi2,000โฒ gain4h
Longs Peak views from summitQuiet alternative to RMNP+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly

Tenmile Rangehard
Crystal Peak Trail
8 mi3,300โฒ gain6h
13,852-ft summit (high 13er)Mohawk and Mayflower Lakes en route+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly

Rocky Mountain National Parkeasy
Cub Lake Trail
4.6 mi540โฒ gain3h
Lily-pad-covered Cub LakeMoraine Park meadows + wildflowers+2 more
๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Kid-Friendly

Front Rangemoderate
Devil's Head Lookout
2.8 mi940โฒ gain3h
Historic fire tower360-degree views+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Kid-Friendly

Front Rangeeasy
Devils Backbone Trail
4.4 mi500โฒ gain2h
The Keyhole photo destinationSandstone formation walking+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Kid-Friendly

Flat Tops Wildernesshard
Devils Causeway Trail
10 mi2,200โฒ gain7h
Knife-edge ridge crossingFlat Tops Wilderness+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly
White River National Foresteasy
Doc Holliday Trail
0.6 mi200โฒ gain0.5h
Doc Holliday's gravesitePioneer Cemetery+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Kid-Friendly
Front Rangeeasy
Doudy Draw Trail
4.7 mi700โฒ gain2h
Stroller-friendly startOpen meadow walking+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Kid-Friendly
Holy Cross Wildernessmoderate
East Cross Creek Trail
6 mi1,500โฒ gain4h
Mount of the Holy Cross viewsHoly Cross approach valley+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly
Flat Tops Wildernessmoderate
East Marvine Trail
8 mi1,400โฒ gain5h
Flat Tops Wilderness solitudeMid-September aspen colors+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly
Gore Rangehard
Eccles Pass Trail
9.5 mi2,400โฒ gain6h
Eagles Nest WildernessTenmile Range views+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly

Front Rangemoderate
Eldorado Canyon Trail
2.8 mi800โฒ gain2.5h
Golden sandstone canyonRock climbing area+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Kid-Friendly

Rocky Mountain National Parkmoderate
Emerald Lake Trail
3.2 mi650โฒ gain3h
Three pristine alpine lakesDramatic mountain reflections+2 more
๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Kid-Friendly
San Juan Mountainshard
Endlich Mesa Trail
17 mi3,000โฒ gain10h
Weminuche backpack routeQuiet wilderness+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly

San Juan Mountainshard
Engineer Mountain Trail
6 mi2,000โฒ gain5h
12,968-foot summitLayered geology near top+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly
San Juan Mountainsmoderate
Engineer Pass Trail
4.5 mi1,100โฒ gain3h
Alpine Loop Scenic BywaySan Juan headwaters views+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly

Rocky Mountain National Parkmoderate
Fern Lake Trail
7.8 mi1,370โฒ gain5h
Fern Falls on the way upThe Pool river feature+2 more

Park Rangeeasy
Fish Creek Falls Trail
1 mi250โฒ gain1h
280-foot waterfallFamous Steamboat icon+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Kid-Friendly

Front Rangeeasy
Flatirons Vista Trail
2.2 mi400โฒ gain2h
Iconic Flatirons viewsBoulder valley panorama+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Kid-Friendly
Front Rangeeasy
Forsythe Canyon Trail
2.5 mi400โฒ gain1h
Hidden waterfall destinationShort family option+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Kid-Friendly
San Juan Mountainsmoderate
Fourmile Falls
6.5 mi600โฒ gain4h
300-foot waterfall payoffAspen and spruce forest+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly
Tenmile Rangeeasy
Frisco Peninsula Trail
4 mi200โฒ gain2h
Paved family-friendly loopLake Dillon shoreline+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Kid-Friendly
Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wildernessmoderate
Geneva Lake Trail
6 mi1,500โฒ gain4h
West Maroon ridgeline viewsLess crowded than Maroon Bells+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly

Mount Zirkel Wildernesshard
Gilpin Lake Trail
12 mi2,100โฒ gain7h
Three alpine lakesSawtooth Range views+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly
White River National Foresthard
Gore Creek Trail to Red Buffalo Pass
13.7 mi3,400โฒ gain7h
Gore Creek valleyEagles Nest Wilderness+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly

White River National Foresthard
Gore Lake Trail
12.7 mi3,100โฒ gain7h
Remote alpine lakeGore Range views+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly

Front Rangehard
Grays and Torreys Peaks
8 mi3,000โฒ gain7h
Two 14er summitsContinental Divide views+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly

San Luis Valleyeasy
Great Sand Dunes National Park Nature Trail
1 mi50โฒ gain1h
Tallest sand dunesWetland ecosystem+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Kid-Friendly

Front Rangehard
Green Mountain Trail (Boulder)
5.6 mi2,400โฒ gain3h
Multiple route optionsAbove-the-Flatirons summit+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly

Front Rangehard
Greyrock Mountain Trail
7.5 mi2,000โฒ gain4h
Summit dome scrambleHidden summit lake+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly

White River National Forestmoderate
Grizzly Creek Trail
7 mi1,500โฒ gain4h
Glenwood Canyon accessQuieter than Hanging Lake+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly
Park Rangemoderate
Hahns Peak Trail
4 mi1,400โฒ gain3h
Historic fire lookoutPark Range panorama+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly
Holy Cross Wildernessmoderate
Half Moon Trail
3 mi1,200โฒ gain3h
Mount of the Holy Cross viewsHalf Moon Pass crossing+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly
Front Rangehard
Hall Ranch Loop
8.5 mi1,650โฒ gain5h
Longs Peak viewsBighorn sheep sightings+2 more

White River National Forestmoderate
Hanging Lake Trail
2.4 mi1,200โฒ gain3h
Iconic turquoise watersSpouting Rock waterfall+2 more
Front Rangemoderate
Heil Valley Ranch Loop
4 mi800โฒ gain2h
Quiet alternative to OSMPAspen groves+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Kid-Friendly

San Juan Mountainsmoderate
Highland Mary Lakes
4 mi1,000โฒ gain4h
Series of alpine lakesMining history+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly
Front Rangemoderate
Horsetooth Mountain Loop
5.2 mi1,500โฒ gain3h
Iconic summit rockReservoir views+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly
Sangre de Cristohard
Hot Springs Trail
12 mi1,800โฒ gain7h
Backcountry hot springSangre de Cristo Wilderness solitude+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly

Sangre de Cristohard
Humboldt Peak (West Ridge)
11 mi4,200โฒ gain9h
Easiest Sangre 14erSouth Colony Lakes basin+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly

White River National Forestmoderate
Hunter Creek Trail
5 mi700โฒ gain3h
Starts within walking distance of AspenAspen Mountain views from the meadow+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Kid-Friendly
Sawatch Rangemoderate
Huron Peak (Northwest Slopes)
6.5 mi3,500โฒ gain6h
Most scenic Sawatch 14erClass 1-2 standard route+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly

San Juan Mountainsmoderate
Ice Lake Basin
7.2 mi2,250โฒ gain6h
Turquoise alpine lakeColorful peak surroundings+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly
San Juan Mountainsexpert
Imogene Pass Trail
17 mi4,000โฒ gain10h
Ouray to Telluride connector13,114-foot pass+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly
Sawatch Rangemoderate
Independence Lake Trail
6 mi1,100โฒ gain4h
High alpine lakeIndependence Pass access+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly

Indian Peaks Wildernessmoderate
Indian Peaks Wilderness Loop
4 mi600โฒ gain3h
Lake Isabelle beneath Navajo PeakJuly wildflower carpets+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Kid-Friendly
Front Rangemoderate
Intemann Trail
6 mi800โฒ gain3h
Bluff-edge viewsMultiple access points+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Kid-Friendly

Sangre de Cristoexpert
Kit Carson Peak and Challenger Point
14.5 mi6,000โฒ gain14h
Two 14ers in one dayKit Carson Avenue traverse+2 more

Sawatch Rangehard
La Plata Peak (Northwest Ridge)
9.25 mi4,500โฒ gain8h
5th highest in ColoradoClass 2 standard route+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly
Holy Cross Wildernesshard
Lake Constantine Trail
8.5 mi1,900โฒ gain6h
Holy Cross Wilderness11,400-ft alpine lake+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly
Mount Zirkel Wildernessmoderate
Lake Elbert Trail
7 mi1,600โฒ gain5h
Quiet Mt Zirkel alternativePine forest climb+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly
Front Rangeeasy
Lichen Loop
1.3 mi200โฒ gain1h
Stroller-accessible startFamily / toddler friendly+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Kid-Friendly

Rocky Mountain National Parkeasy
Lily Lake Trail
0.8 mi0โฒ gain1h
Accessible boardwalkLongs Peak views+2 more
๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Kid-Friendly
Gore Rangeeasy
Lily Pad Lake Trail
3 mi400โฒ gain2h
Family-friendly distanceLake Dillon overlook+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Kid-Friendly
San Juan Mountainsmoderate
Lime Creek Trail
4 mi600โฒ gain3h
Lime Creek burn aspen regrowthFall colors September-October+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Kid-Friendly

White River National Forestmoderate
Linkins Lake Trail
1.4 mi505โฒ gain1.5h
Alpine tundra above treelineIndependence Pass access+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Kid-Friendly
Front Rangeeasy
Lookout Mountain Nature Center Loop
1.7 mi360โฒ gain1h
Buffalo Bill grave nearbyNature center+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Kid-Friendly
Front Rangemoderate
Lookout Mountain Trail
3.5 mi1,200โฒ gain2h
Buffalo Bill grave areaForest switchback climb+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly
Indian Peaks Wildernessmoderate
Lost Lake Trail
4 mi800โฒ gain3h
Hessie Trailhead accessAspen and pine forest+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Kid-Friendly

Front Rangemoderate
Lovell Gulch Trail
5.5 mi800โฒ gain3h
Pikes Peak west-side viewsLoop with multiple options+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Kid-Friendly
Gore Rangeeasy
Lower Cataract Lake Trail
2.5 mi250โฒ gain2h
Cataract Falls into lakeFamily-friendly loop+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Kid-Friendly
Mount Zirkel Wildernessmoderate
Mad Creek Trail
6 mi1,200โฒ gain4h
Mount Zirkel Wilderness entryAspen color in late September+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly

Front Rangeexpert
Manitou Incline
4 mi2,000โฒ gain3h
2,744 railroad-tie steps2,000 ft gain in under a mile+2 more

Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wildernesseasy
Maroon Lake Trail
1.6 mi100โฒ gain1h
Iconic mountain reflectionsMost photographed peaks+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Kid-Friendly
Front Rangeeasy
Marshall Mesa Trail
3.1 mi350โฒ gain2h
Flat family-friendly routeSpring wildflowers+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Kid-Friendly
Front Rangemoderate
Maxwell Falls Trail
4 mi850โฒ gain2h
Small but reliable waterfallDense pine forest+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Kid-Friendly

Tenmile Rangeeasy
Mayflower Gulch Trail
3 mi700โฒ gain2h
Historic mining ruinsWide accessible grade+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Kid-Friendly
Tenmile Rangemoderate
McCullough Gulch Trail
3 mi800โฒ gain2h
Waterfall en routeQuandary Peak views+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly

Front Rangemoderate
Mesa Trail
7 mi1,800โฒ gain4h
Flatirons base traverseMultiple summit connector options+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly
Mount Zirkel Wildernesshard
Mica Lake Trail
10 mi2,200โฒ gain6h
Sparkling mica bedrockAlpine cirque setting+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly

Rocky Mountain National Parkmoderate
Mills Lake Trail
5.3 mi750โฒ gain3h
Alberta Falls along the routeDirect Longs Peak views from the lake+2 more
White River National Foresthard
Missouri Lakes and Fancy Lakes Loop
8.7 mi2,601โฒ gain6h
Multiple alpine lakesFancy Pass at 12,005 feet+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly
Sawatch Rangehard
Missouri Mountain (Northwest Ridge)
10.5 mi4,500โฒ gain9h
Missouri GulchTriple 14er option+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly

Tenmile Rangemoderate
Mohawk Lakes
5.2 mi1,200โฒ gain4h
Alpine lakesMining history ruins+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly
Sawatch Rangehard
Mount Antero (West Slopes)
16 mi5,200โฒ gain10h
Aquamarine mining history4WD road access+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly
Sawatch Rangehard
Mount Belford and Mount Oxford
11 mi5,800โฒ gain10h
Double 14er dayMissouri Mountain triple option+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly

Front Rangehard
Mount Bierstadt
5.8 mi2,850โฒ gain5h
Accessible 14erWell-marked trail+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly
Sawatch Rangehard
Mount Columbia (West Slopes)
11.5 mi4,250โฒ gain8h
Collegiate Peaks WildernessMount Harvard traverse option+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly
Front Rangeeasy
Mount Cutler Trail
1.5 mi450โฒ gain1h
Seven Falls overlookColorado Springs panorama+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Kid-Friendly

Sawatch Rangehard
Mount Elbert
9.5 mi4,500โฒ gain7h
Highest peak in Colorado360-degree summit views+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly
Mount Evans Wildernessmoderate
Mount Evans Road Scenic Drive Trails
1.5 mi750โฒ gain2h
13,842-foot summitSummit Lake views+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly

Front Rangemoderate
Mount Falcon Park Castle Trail
5.6 mi1,750โฒ gain3h
Walker Home ruinsDenver skyline views+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Kid-Friendly
Front Rangemoderate
Mount Galbraith Loop
4.4 mi1,100โฒ gain3h
Denver and Front Range viewsWildflowers in May-June+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly
Sawatch Rangehard
Mount Harvard (South Slopes)
14 mi4,600โฒ gain10h
3rd highest peak in ColoradoCollegiate Peaks Wilderness+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly
Sangre de Cristohard
Mount Lindsey (Northwest Gully)
8.25 mi3,500โฒ gain8h
Class 2+ Northwest GullySangre de Cristo Wilderness+2 more
Sawatch Rangehard
Mount Massive (Southwest Slopes)
13.6 mi4,500โฒ gain9h
2nd highest peak in ColoradoMassive summit ridge+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly

Front Rangehard
Mount Morrison Trail
3 mi1,600โฒ gain2h
Red Rocks Amphitheater overlookDenver skyline views+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly
Front Rangemoderate
Mount Muscoco Trail
3.7 mi1,100โฒ gain2h
360-degree summit viewsPikes Peak panorama+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly
Sawatch Rangehard
Mount of the Holy Cross (North Ridge)
12 mi5,600โฒ gain10h
Famous cross-shaped snowHalf Moon Pass double-cross+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly
Sawatch Rangehard
Mount Princeton (East Slopes)
6.5 mi3,200โฒ gain7h
Class 2 standard route4WD road approach+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly

Front Rangemoderate
Mount Sanitas Trail
3.1 mi1,400โฒ gain2h
Boulder city panoramaQuick after-work workout+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly
Sawatch Rangehard
Mount Shavano and Tabeguache Peak
11 mi5,600โฒ gain10h
Double 14er dayClass 2 throughout+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly
Mosquito Rangemoderate
Mount Sherman (Southwest Ridge)
5.25 mi2,100โฒ gain5h
Shortest 14er hikeMining ruins along route+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly
Sawatch Rangehard
Mount Yale (Southwest Slopes)
9.5 mi4,300โฒ gain7h
Collegiate PeakSteep but straightforward+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly

Mount Zirkel Wildernesshard
Mount Zirkel Trail
14 mi3,400โฒ gain9h
Park Range high pointGilpin Lake en route+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly
Sangre de Cristomoderate
Music Pass and Sand Creek Lakes
7 mi1,900โฒ gain5h
Music PassLower and Upper Sand Creek Lakes+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly

Front Rangemoderate
North Table Mountain Loop
6.4 mi700โฒ gain3h
Mesa-top viewsRaptor nesting season closures+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Kid-Friendly

White River National Foresthard
Notch Mountain Trail
9.9 mi2,831โฒ gain6h
Mount of the Holy Cross viewsHistoric stone shelter+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly

San Juan Mountainsmoderate
Ouray Perimeter Trail
6 mi1,500โฒ gain3h
Loop around the townMultiple waterfall viewpoints+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly
Front Rangemoderate
P-S Loop at Philip S. Miller Park
5.5 mi700โฒ gain2.5h
200-step Challenge HillPhilip S. Miller Park+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Kid-Friendly

Front Rangeeasy
Pawnee Buttes Trail
3 mi200โฒ gain2.5h
Unique prairie terrainSandstone buttes+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Kid-Friendly

Front Rangeeasy
Perkins Central Garden Trail
1.1 mi50โฒ gain1h
Wheelchair accessible paved loopCathedral Spires and Three Graces formations+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Kid-Friendly

Front Rangemoderate
Picture Rock Trail
5.2 mi700โฒ gain3h
Heil Valley to Lyons connectorMountain bike shared+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly
San Juan Mountainsmoderate
Pine River Trail
13 mi1,700โฒ gain7h
Vallecito Reservoir accessWeminuche Wilderness+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly

White River National Foresthard
Pitkin Lake Trail
9.7 mi2,975โฒ gain6h
Alpine lake in Eagles Nest WildernessViews of East Vail+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly

Front Rangemoderate
Pueblo Mountain Park Trail
4 mi800โฒ gain3h
Mountain park settingPonderosa pine forest+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Kid-Friendly

Tenmile Rangehard
Quandary Peak
6.6 mi3,450โฒ gain6h
Popular beginner 14erContinental Divide views+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly

Park Rangemoderate
Rabbit Ears Pass Trail
5 mi1,100โฒ gain3h
Iconic twin rock formations on the summitContinental Divide ridge walking+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Kid-Friendly

Front Rangemoderate
Red Mountain Trail (Manitou Springs)
1.4 mi700โฒ gain1.5h
Short and steepPikes Peak views+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Kid-Friendly
Front Rangeeasy
Ridgeline Trail at Castle Rock
4.5 mi400โฒ gain2h
Ridge views over Castle RockWide gravel surface+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Kid-Friendly

Front Rangeeasy
Roxborough State Park Fountain Valley Trail
2.3 mi350โฒ gain2h
Red rock formationsHogback ridges+2 more
๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Kid-Friendly

Front Rangemoderate
Royal Arch Trail
3.4 mi1,400โฒ gain3h
Natural sandstone archBoulder city views+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly

White River National Forestmoderate
Savage Lakes Trail
4 mi1,299โฒ gain3h
Subalpine lakesFishing opportunities+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly

Flat Tops Wildernessmoderate
Service Creek Trail
7 mi1,200โฒ gain4h
Shoulder-season accessAspen forest+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Kid-Friendly
Front Rangeeasy
Siamese Twins Trail
1 mi100โฒ gain1h
Iconic window-framed Pikes Peak photoTwin sandstone columns+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Kid-Friendly
San Juan Mountainshard
Sneffels Highline Trail
13 mi3,300โฒ gain9h
Sneffels Range ridge traverse13,140-ft high point+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly

Front Rangehard
South Boulder Peak Trail
6 mi2,800โฒ gain4h
Boulder's highest peakShadow Canyon route+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly

Rocky Mountain National Parkeasy
Sprague Lake Trail
0.9 mi15โฒ gain1h
Wheelchair accessibleMountain reflections+2 more
๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Kid-Friendly

Park Rangeeasy
Spring Creek Trail
3.5 mi400โฒ gain2h
Downtown Steamboat trailMultiple stream bridges+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Kid-Friendly
Tenmile Rangemoderate
Spruce Creek Trail
4.5 mi1,100โฒ gain3h
Mohawk Lakes accessCrystal Peak gateway+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Kid-Friendly
San Juan Mountainseasy
Spud Lake Trail
1.6 mi250โฒ gain1h
Family-friendly distanceAspen forest in fall+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Kid-Friendly

Front Rangemoderate
St. Mary's Glacier
1.5 mi1,200โฒ gain2h
Year-round snow and iceAlpine lake views+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly
Park Rangeeasy
Steamboat Lake State Park Loop
4 mi200โฒ gain2h
State park amenitiesHahns Peak views from shoreline+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Kid-Friendly
Flat Tops Wildernesseasy
Stillwater Reservoir Loop
2.5 mi100โฒ gain2h
Devils Causeway trailheadFamily-friendly start+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Kid-Friendly
San Juan Mountainsmoderate
Stony Pass Trail
4 mi1,100โฒ gain3h
Continental Divide passSilverton 4WD access+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly
Gore Rangemoderate
Surprise Lake Trail
5 mi1,100โฒ gain3h
Gore Range alpine lakeQuieter alternative+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly
Front Rangemoderate
The Crags Trail
3.6 mi700โฒ gain2h
West-side Pikes Peak viewsAspen and bristlecone pine groves+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Kid-Friendly

White River National Foresteasy
The Grottos Trail
1 mi67โฒ gain0.75h
Ice caves and rock formationsRoaring Fork River+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Kid-Friendly

Front Rangeeasy
Three Sisters Trail at Alderfer
3 mi700โฒ gain2h
Three rock summitsFamily-friendly loop+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Kid-Friendly
White River National Foresteasy
Trappers Lake Loop Trail
5 mi300โฒ gain2.5h
Historic wilderness birthplaceTrappers Lake fishing+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Kid-Friendly
White River National Forestmoderate
Upper Piney River Falls Trail
5.9 mi688โฒ gain3h
Piney River FallsPiney Lake views+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Kid-Friendly

San Juan Mountainsmoderate
Vallecito Creek Trail
8 mi1,200โฒ gain5h
Quieter Weminuche accessVallecito Creek riparian+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly
Front Rangemoderate
Walker Ranch Loop
7.6 mi1,800โฒ gain4h
Historic ranch propertyEldorado Canyon overlook+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly
San Juan Mountainshard
Wetterhorn Basin Trail
8 mi2,200โฒ gain6h
Wetterhorn Peak viewsAlpine basin destination+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly

Tenmile Rangemoderate
Wheeler Lakes Trail
6 mi1,100โฒ gain4h
Eagles Nest WildernessVail Pass access+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly

Tenmile Rangehard
Wheeler Trail
9 mi2,300โฒ gain6h
Tenmile Range traverseMultiple alpine passes+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly
Front Rangemoderate
White Ranch Park Loop
5.2 mi1,200โฒ gain3h
Open meadow ridgesHorse-shared trails+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Kid-Friendly

White River National Foresthard
Willow Lake Trail
9.1 mi2,778โฒ gain6h
Secluded alpine lakeBuckskin Pass views+2 more
Park Rangeeasy
Yampa River Botanic Park Trail
1.5 mi50โฒ gain1h
Native plant displaysYampa River views+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Kid-Friendly

San Juan Mountainseasy
Yankee Boy Basin Trail
3 mi600โฒ gain2h
Mid-July wildflowersMount Sneffels approach+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Kid-Friendly

Sangre de Cristoeasy
Zapata Falls
1 mi200โฒ gain1h
Hidden slot canyon30-foot waterfall+2 more
๐ Dog-Friendly๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Kid-Friendly
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