The Best Hiking Trails in Colorado (United States)

Brainard Lake to Pawnee Lake

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near Ward, Colorado (United States)

Drew Smith

Distance: 4.66mi
Elevation +: 2014f
TrailRank: 30

A beautiful hike through the spectacular country above Brainard Lake. A relatively easy, if steep, hike up the east side of Pawnee, but the west side is well nigh a cliff with a trail etched into it. Tough going if there...

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Colorado - Royal Arch

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near Boulder, Colorado (United States)

patm

Distance: 4.48mi
Elevation +: 1788f
TrailRank: 30

Royal Arch Trail is located near Boulder, Colorado it features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as difficult.

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Mount Elbert

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near Twin Lakes, Colorado (United States)

Sbilly

Distance: 11.31mi
Elevation +: 4649f
TrailRank: 30

Mount Elbert - 4401 m (14,440 ft) (8-August-2015) (Sawatch Range, Colorado, USA) Colorado's highest mountain. However, easy route. Strenuous because of altitude

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Bear Lake - Moraine Park

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near Fall River Estates Subdivision, Colorado (United States)

Drew Smith

Distance: 10.17mi
Elevation +: 2388f
TrailRank: 30

If you could do only one day hike in RMNP, this would be the one. It features high alpine scenery, beautiful and fishable lakes, waterfalls, canyons, forests and meadows. The trail is well-maintained and not very rugged,...

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Andrew Glacier Hike

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near Fall River Estates Subdivision, Colorado (United States)

LIHiker

Distance: 10.24mi
Elevation +: 1880f
TrailRank: 30| 4.0

This hike took place in Rocky Mountain Nat'l Park. The start of the hike started at Bear Lake pkg lot, and proceeded to the official trail head at Glacier George. On this trail, there were lot of waterfalls, lakes, and s...

Did this trail on 6/20 beautiful waterfalls and lakes on way up. Approaching sky pond trail is completely snow packed. T...

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Eagle Wind Trail, Rabbit Mountain

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near Noland, Colorado (United States)

Drew Smith

Distance: 4.19mi
Elevation +: 807f
TrailRank: 30

Photo ofEagle Wind Trail, Rabbit Mountain

A spring walk around the Eagle Wind loop, with some detours for birdwatching. The Mountain Grosbeaks and Meadowlarks were out in full force. A couple of young hawks were having it out in the ponderosa forests on the nort...

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Mt. Morrison

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near Morrison, Colorado (United States)

Bryan3939

Distance: 3.73mi
Elevation +: 1965f
TrailRank: 30

A great hike that goes to the top of Mt. Morrison located directly above Red Rocks Amphitheater. The hike is very steep throughout without any switchbacks, you will gain about 2,000 feet of elevation in just under 2 mile...

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Mount Ida

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near Gaskil, Colorado (United States)

Karen Fournier

Distance: 10.05mi
Elevation +: 2425f
TrailRank: 30

Hiking the Divide to the summit. The service trailhead says 4, but it’s 5 to the true summit. Amazing views 4 miles out above tree line, very high wind potential out and back. The views are so spectacular just hiking up ...

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Lily pond

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near Silverthorne, Colorado (United States)

hickmagp

Distance: 3.70mi
Elevation +: 440f
TrailRank: 30

The Lily pond is a short walk suitable for the family, plenty of parking and after a steep straight dirt road and across a meadow the path does through pine woods with occasional aspens. Cross a few small streams and cli...

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James M John WMA, Colorado (trailhead to mesa)

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near Sugarite, New Mexico (United States)

Tigerhiker

Distance: 6.07mi
Elevation +: 1903f
TrailRank: 30

Photo ofJames M John WMA, Colorado (trailhead to mesa)

A very rough and primitive trail leading up onto the mesa. Two of my group rode mules and led a packmule with our camping gear, while I hiked on foot with my pack and gear. The trail begins near Lake Dorothey and quic...

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Goose Creek Trail

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near Tarryall, Colorado (United States)

battman919

Distance: 5.58mi
Elevation +: 1516f
TrailRank: 30

This is a great place to check out some of the freaky rock formations in the Rockies. From the end of this track, we continued south along the creek toward the boulder field near Watkins Gulch. DO NOT GO THIS WAY UNLESS ...

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Bullion King and Porphyry Lakes

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near Chattanooga (historical), Colorado (United States)

steve_413

Distance: 4.61mi
Elevation +: 974f
TrailRank: 30

Spectacular trail following a shelf road above the Porphyry Basin passing alpine meadows, old mine ruins, views of waterfalls and views of The Three Needles formation. The road continues as a trail passing Bullion King L...

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Continental Divide Trail day 71: From North Fork Elk Creek to the Trailhead of Huston Park Wilderness

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near Slavonia, Colorado (United States)

gryfolge

Distance: 26.48mi
Elevation +: 4265f
TrailRank: 30

Photo ofContinental Divide Trail day 71: From North Fork Elk Creek to the Trailhead of Huston Park Wilderness

A little climb uphill in the beginning of this hike, then ascending and descending small hills through the green forests for the rest of the day. The hike goes through Routt National Forest and Medicine Bow National Fore...

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Ridgeline Open Space Park

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near Monte Vista Estates, Colorado (United States)

edsoehnel

Distance: 4.86mi
Elevation +: 367f
TrailRank: 30

Overview This is a moderate hike on generally good stable trail that winds through mesa's with good views and valleys. It is part of a larger system and network of trails that makes up the Ridgeline Open Space Park. T...

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Deer Creek Canyon

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near Phillipsburg, Colorado (United States)

edsoehnel

Distance: 6.08mi
Elevation +: 2008f
TrailRank: 30

Up and Back. Strenuous hike, especially if you keep moving fast. Nice views at the top and nice hiking in the trees. A sudden thunderstorm hit us right when we were on the top so we had to get off the top of the mountain...

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Two Elk Trail - 2013-08-07 14:17:22

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near Bighorn, Colorado (United States)

aledm

Distance: 10.51mi
Elevation +: 1903f
TrailRank: 30

Photo ofTwo Elk Trail - 2013-08-07 14:17:22

“Two Elk”- The Great Greta & Gretchen Hike - This hike is rated moderate to difficult in the Vail Hiker. Distance: 11 miles; elevation gain: 2,300 feet. Time: approx. 6 hours. There is one steep section where 1600 feet a...

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Colorado Trail Segment 8

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near Wheeler Junction, Colorado (United States)

Drew Smith

Distance: 19.42mi
Elevation +: 3655f
TrailRank: 29

A really beautiful hike. Guller Creek is a lush valley, there are nice views of the Gore Range from Searle Pass. The trail winds from there along a classic tundra walk to Kokomo Pass, which opens out on Eagle Park and th...

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Quandary Peak Summit Breckenridge 14K

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near Tordal Estates, Colorado (United States)

Karen Fournier

Distance: 7.20mi
Elevation +: 3297f
TrailRank: 29

Photo ofQuandary Peak Summit Breckenridge 14K

Quandary Peak, this is from the paid parking lot up the road to the trailhead. 1.5 miles forest the rest above tree line, trekking poles recommend as there are big steps making the descent more technical.

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Hanging lake

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near No Name, Colorado (United States)

alexgf201

Distance: 4.17mi
Elevation +: 1017f
TrailRank: 29

Closing in to the end of the trail, you find yourself in a crossroads in the form of a “Y”. If you go to the left, you reach a waterfall, while if you go to the right you reach the hanging lake. Both are only a minute or...

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Continental Divide Trail day 69: From Steamboat Springs (US Highway 40) to close to Soda Creek

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near Steamboat Springs, Colorado (United States)

gryfolge

Distance: 19.63mi
Elevation +: 2497f
TrailRank: 29

Photo ofContinental Divide Trail day 69: From Steamboat Springs (US Highway 40) to close to Soda Creek

A pleasant hike through green woods and meadows on good trails. On this leg the CDT merges with the Wyoming Trail.

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Mesa- Big Bluestem semiloop

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near Eldorado Springs, Colorado (United States)

Drew Smith

Distance: 4.61mi
Elevation +: 1319f
TrailRank: 29

An easy walk through plains, canyons and forest in Boulder County Open Space. Due to a wet spring, wildflowers were in abundance, and bird activity was high. 7 June 2009

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Slavonia Trailhead Zirkel Circle

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near Slavonia, Colorado (United States)

Karen Fournier

Distance: 11.15mi
Elevation +: 2395f
TrailRank: 29

Photo ofSlavonia Trailhead Zirkel Circle

Slavonia Trailhead Zirkel Circle an hour outside of steamboat springs a gorgeous day hike or overnight. Most of the hike is on forest below the tree line - it’s a climb and a long climb down bring snacks

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Continental Divide Trail day 42: Bushcamp (San Juan National forest) to bushcamp (climb after Stoney Pass)

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near Beartown (historical), Colorado (United States)

gryfolge

Distance: 25.07mi
Elevation +: 4652f
TrailRank: 29

Photo ofContinental Divide Trail day 42: Bushcamp (San Juan National forest) to bushcamp (climb after Stoney Pass)

Scenic hiking day - lakes, green valleys, creeks, views. Down to Hunchback Pass and then up again. On this leg the Continental Divide Trail meet up with the Colorado Trail

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Woods lake to Navajo lake colorado

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near Vanadium, Colorado (United States)

docron71

Distance: 9.86mi
Elevation +: 2979f
TrailRank: 29

Photo ofWoods lake to Navajo lake colorado

A gorgeous hike filled with spectacular views, abundant wildflowers (end of July), and beautiful lakes. Of note, at the first intersection stay straight and follow signs for the Elk Creek Trail

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