Best Winter Hikes in Colorado
Winter hiking in Colorado is its own discipline — microspikes, layered insulation, and short daylight windows. These trails stay accessible, whether you're walking dry desert routes or snowshoeing through aspen groves.
6 trails in our directory.
Manitou Incline
An extreme workout on the old railway bed with railroad ties creating natural steps. Reservations required for this bucket-list Colorado challenge.
Garden of the Gods Trading Post Trail
A gentle paved loop through iconic red rock formations with views of Pikes Peak. Perfect for families and photographers seeking Colorado's most famous geological landmarks.
Flatirons Vista Trail
A gentle trail through grasslands and scrub oak with outstanding views of the iconic Flatirons rock formations and Boulder valley below.
Rabbit Ears Pass Trail
A gentle hike to unique rabbit ear-shaped rock formations with panoramic views of North Park and surrounding mountain ranges.
Roxborough State Park Fountain Valley Trail
A scenic loop through dramatic red rock formations and native grasslands with views of the distinctive hogback ridges and Front Range foothills.
Castlewood Canyon Dam Ruins Trail
An easy walk to historic dam ruins through a scenic sandstone canyon with Cherry Creek flowing through diverse riparian and prairie ecosystems.