The Best Hiking Trails in Colorado (United States)

Castlewood Canyon Castle Rock CO

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Golden Ted

Distance

4.76mi

Elevation +

1017f

TrailRank

39

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Just part of the many trails at Castlewood Canyon State Park. This trail is easily accessed from the west entrance. See the directions below. It starts off with the Homestead trail east, then Creek bottom trail south, D...

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Gem Lake + Lumpy Ridge Trail loop

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filimanto

Distance

3.82mi

Elevation +

1086f

TrailRank

38

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Start time: 11/25/2017 09:00 Finish time: 11/25/2017 12:19 Distance: 6.2 km (03:19) Moving time: 01:36 Average speed: 1.85 km/h Avg. Speed Mov.: 3.84 km/h Max. speed: 7.5km/h Minimum altitude: 2388 m Maximum alti...

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Dream Lake - Emerald Lake - Bear Lake

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filimanto

Distance

4.05mi

Elevation +

728f

TrailRank

38

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Start time: 11/21/2017 12:18 Finish time: 11/21/2017 15:43 Distance: 6.5 km (03:25) Moving time: 01:06 Average speed: 1.91 km/h Avg. Speed Mov.: 5.9 km/h Max. speed: 7.88km/h Minimum altitude: 2876 m Maximum alti...

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Walter Tishma Way - Aspen Glen - East Portal

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sbaughan

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Distance

7.79mi

Elevation +

738f

TrailRank

38

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Day 2 of the Walter Tishma Way. Our guide from Footpaths of the World dropped us off at the road up to the trailhead. The first section of the trail was a gentle climb up to Deer Ridge Junction. Cross the road and contin...

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The Forest Lakes

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battman919

Distance

4.33mi

Elevation +

1854f

TrailRank

38

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This is a one way track from the East Portal trailhead up to the beautiful campsites near the Forest Lakes. It's the perfect place to camp for a few days and hop up on the divide. The trail is wonderful the whole way, an...

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US walks #15 - Eldorado Canyon State Park, Colorado

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Hiking Bear

Distance

5.05mi

Elevation +

1007f

TrailRank

37

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Eldorado Canyon State Park is a small, but stunning state park in Boulder County, great for rock climbing and hiking. We walked the Fowler and Rattlesnake Gulch Trails which were great. The end of the Rattlesnake Gulch ...

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Wilder Gulch trail & ptarmigan hill & elk mountain ridge

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hickmagp

Distance

10.93mi

Elevation +

2231f

TrailRank

37

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Wilder Gulch trail & ptarmigan hill & elk mountain ridge. This hike starts at the rest stop on I-70 at the vail pass. The hike follows the valley just east of the rest stop. The crossing of the stream and wet patch at th...

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Walter Tishma Way - East Portal - Lily Lake

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sbaughan

Distance

8.55mi

Elevation +

2057f

TrailRank

37

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Our lovely driver with Footpaths of the World dropped us off at the East Portal Gaye. Start off by going through the gate towards the reservoir- skirt the reservoir and take the trail up at the far end. The trail climbs ...

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Willow creek circular trail

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hickmagp

Distance

4.83mi

Elevation +

623f

TrailRank

36

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Willow creek circular trail. This trail begins at the willow creek trail head car park. The beginning of this trail is on Summit County Open Space and eventually go onto National Forest and enter the Eagles Nest Wilderne...

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Wigwam Trail

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edsoehnel

Distance

6.98mi

Elevation +

2789f

TrailRank

36

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This is an up and back hike on a segment of the Wigwam Trail that follows along the Wigwam creek. To get there, you will drive through a segment of the Hayman burn area, but the fire went no further than the trailhead an...

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emerald lake

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hickmagp

Distance

16.68mi

Elevation +

968f

TrailRank

36

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Emerald lake is a moderate hike in the Rocky Mountain national park. The path starts over relatively easy with almost a tarmac surface but steadily becomes harder with wooden steps. Emerald lake is the third lake where t...

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Bierstadt lake - Bear lake - Sprague lake

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ingemarleen

Distance

7.63mi

Elevation +

1161f

TrailRank

36

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We took the joker shuttle from Estes Park to the park & ride. But when you are early you can park your car there. The hike starts uphill to Bierstadt lake. From there there is an easy climb in the direction of Bear lake....

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Deer Mountain HIke

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LIHiker

Distance

6.42mi

Elevation +

1345f

TrailRank

36| 4.33

If you want a mountain that is not too strenuous, then Deer Mountain in Rocky Mountain Nat'l is for you. This mountain contains a lot of switch backs that gets you to the top. With the maximum elevation is 10,000, this i...

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Bear peak, Boulder CO USA, June 2014

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omriqo1

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Distance

9.00mi

Elevation +

2746f

TrailRank

36

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Steep climb to one of the peaks around Boulder with nice views of boulder and beyond (to the east) and the Rocky mountains to the west.

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Colorado - Grays Peak (14,287 ft) and Torreys Peak (14,275 ft)

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patm

Distance

8.56mi

Elevation +

3638f

TrailRank

35

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Grays and Torrey's Peak is a 8.56 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Idaho Springs, Colorado that features a river. This is a Class 2 climbing: Simple scrambling, with the possible occasional use of ...

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Emerald, Dream and Nymph Lakes Hike RMNP : 28 July 2012

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mmundy.architect

Distance

3.80mi

Elevation +

774f

TrailRank

35

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This would have been a moderate hike for any other family, but for mine it was difficult, with high altitudes, rocky terrain and big roots. But oh! So beautiful. Every lake made it so rewarding. I carried my disabled son...

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Nymp, Dream, Emerald Lakes, Rocky NP, CO

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agonort

Distance

3.52mi

Elevation +

581f

TrailRank

35

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Bear Lake parking with toilets. Parking full at 8am. There is a shuttle. Daily ticket needed to enter the park.

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Lower Mohawk lake

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ingemarleen

Distance

5.97mi

Elevation +

1493f

TrailRank

35

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We walked up to the lower Mohawk lake. It is possible to walk on up to the other lakes. We where there on a Saturday and it was very busy. The parking lot was full, but it is possible to park on the roadside. The last pa...

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Mt. Falcon Open Space - Castle Trail/Turkey Trot Trail Loop

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edsoehnel

Distance

3.44mi

Elevation +

1102f

TrailRank

35

This loop is part of the Mt. Falcon Open Space park and offers very nice views of the valley below and the metro-Denver area beyond. It is a generally step and steady incline with a wide and well-traveled trail. It is of...

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Walter Tishma Way - Wild Basin - Allenspark Trailhead

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sbaughan

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Distance

7.01mi

Elevation +

1394f

TrailRank

35

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The first part of the walk is a gentle up along side a creek. When you come to the t junction, turn right to go up to the Ouzel Falls. Just before the bridge at the falls there is a small path that takes you up to get a ...

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Walter Tishma Way - Twin Sisters Peak

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sbaughan

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Distance

7.04mi

Elevation +

2152f

TrailRank

35

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Our fabulous Footpaths of the World driver dropped us at the trailhead, but you can walk or drive up from the Lily Lake parking area. Follow the dirt road up to the beginning of the path. There are many switchbacks, keep...

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Continental Divide Trail day 63: From close to Flora Peak to valley after Devils Thumb Pass

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gryfolge

Distance

23.60mi

Elevation +

4954f

TrailRank

34

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Short walk up to Flora Peak. From there downhill to a nice green valley, followed by a quite steap ascent up to the summit of James Peak. After James Peak you’ll have a good stretch of ridgewalking with great views. Lack...

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Continental Divide Trail day 40: From bushcamp (saddle after Creede cut off junction) to bushcamp (San Juan National Forest)

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gryfolge

Distance

24.92mi

Elevation +

4731f

TrailRank

34

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Beautiful and challenging leg of the trail. The day starts with a climb up to a summit (3910 m) with stunning views. From there on the trail follow mountain ridges, traverses and steap slopes. Lots of snow and ice - ice ...

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Loveland pass west ( counter clockwise)

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hickmagp

Distance

3.69mi

Elevation +

850f

TrailRank

34

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Loveland pass west ( counter clockwise). This was the first time I have done this hike from the opposite direction and it was probably easier. The trail starts very clearly from the loveland pass car park and descends in...

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Quandary Peak

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Mark Slavik

Distance

7.07mi

Elevation +

3409f

TrailRank

34

Great 14,000 ft Mountain peak hike, with a well established trail. I recommend leaving early in the morning to beat the high volume of tourists on the weekend. And an awesome challenge for those who want a endurance chal...

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