The Best Trails in Colorado (United States)

Mesa Trail, Boulder Mountain Parks

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Drew Smith

Distance

7.29mi

Elevation +

2119f

TrailRank

40

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The classic Boulder trail, traversing the length of the Mountain Parks atop the mesas at the feet of the Flatirons. Recent rains and snows have greened up the meadows, and brought out a few early flowers. Spring birds in...

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Waldo Canyon Trail Colorado Springs

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Golden Ted

Distance

7.18mi

Elevation +

2070f

TrailRank

39| 1.0

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The Waldo Canyon Trail is a very popular trail that can be utilized year round. It boasts a diverse terrain including dark, shady forests; sunny, exposed hillsides; babbling brooks and great views of Pikes Peak and Willi...

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Son of Middle Creek Trail - Vail

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Kiat Huang

Distance

14.27mi

Elevation +

3166f

TrailRank

39

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This route starts at Vail, chooses under the interstate joins the Son of Middle Creek trailhead, follows it, then emerges onto a wide red earth road heading towards the mountain to the left (coming from Vail) of Bald Mou...

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Timberline lake, Leadville, CO

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bamboobj

Distance

6.47mi

Elevation +

833f

TrailRank

39

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Beautiful trail with lots of wild flowers. Mountain around still has snow on top. The lake at 11000ft was so peaceful and clear.

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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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Alpine Loop

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steve_413

Distance

62.50mi

Elevation +

8123f

TrailRank

38

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This moderate rated 63 mile 4x4 trail in Colorado's San Juan Mountains is a classic. After Eureka the road begins to climb steadily along rocky narrow stretches until Engineer Pass. Be sure to take the short detour to Oh...

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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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Section 16/Palmer Loop

Trail Running

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jmd_10

Distance

5.51mi

Elevation +

1299f

TrailRank

38

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Wonderful loop option for the Colorado Springs area. Parking is on the west side of Gold Camp Road. There is additional overflow parking as you continue South on Gold Camp Road. The trail starts mild with wonderful vi...

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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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Denver's River North Art District Tour

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Matt Hartl

Distance

2.73mi

Elevation +

3f

TrailRank

37

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If you have a free day to venture out into downtown Denver, look no further than the River North Art District. On top of local food, brewing, and store options, you will have the chance to take in thousands of murals and...

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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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California Gulch

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steve_413

Distance

4.55mi

Elevation +

351f

TrailRank

35

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Easy trail climbing quickly to California Pass from which there are extensive views of Lake Como and California Gulch. From the pass the trail gently descends along California Gulch and the West Fork Animas River for 3.5...

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Yankee Boy Basin (4x4)

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steve_413

Distance

11.39mi

Elevation +

5030f

TrailRank

35

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The trail starts out easy and gets moderately more difficult. A short wheel-base and high clearance is recommended. Be sure to stop and check out the Atlas Mill mine ruins from the 1800's. Parking is available at the end...

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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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