Conifer, Colorado
Top Spots in and near Conifer
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Conifer, Colorado
Davis Ponds Trail
4.02.31 mi / 295 ft gainDavis Ponds Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Conifer, Colorado.Read more -
Conifer, Colorado
Hike to Elk Falls
3.510.8 miBegin on Staunton Ranch Trail for 3.3 miles. Switch to Bugling Elk Trail for the next 1.1 miles, then to Lion's Back Trail for the last mile to the overlook. There are a couple ways to navigate to the falls – alternatively, you can take Scout Line and Marmot Passage Trails to the falls. You can r...Read more -
Evergreen, Colorado
Hike to Maxwell Falls
3.44 mi / 644 ft gainLocated just outside of Evergreen, this is beginner hike is a great escape from the city for a few hours. There are three different options to hike to the falls: Maxwell Falls Lower Trail (4 miles), Upper Falls Trail (0.5 miles), and Cliff Trail Loop (3 miles). On this hike I started from the Max...Read more -
Littleton, Colorado
Hike the Eagle's View Trail
4.34.3 mi / 900 ft gainReynolds Park is part of the Jefferson County Open Space system. Located a few miles south of Conifer, off Hwy 285 on S. Foxton Road, it is a foothills park geared for families, groups, and the casual hiker. The network of trails on the west side of the road offers hikers and equestrians anything...Read more -
Evergreen, Colorado
Boulder The Eggs on the Hidden Fawn Trail
1.3 mi / 171 ft gainLooking for a place near Denver to perfect your bouldering skills? Or are you wanting to get the whole family out, but not looking for an extreme/technical hike? Which ever question best describes you, Alderfer/Three Sisters Park is the perfect place to go.This Jefferson County Open Space Park ha...Read more -
Evergreen, Colorado
Hike to Three Sisters
4.31.2 mi / 950 ft gainThe short 1.2 mile long trail, is a family-friendly, dog-friendly trail near Evergreen. The parking lot is incredibly easy to find and there is great signage to make sure you're going the right way. From the parking lot you can follow the Three Sisters trail signs until you reach the beginning of...Read more -
Evergreen, Colorado
Hike the Evergreen Mountain Loop
4.75.95 mi / 826 ft gainThe way up Evergreen Mountain is actually a few different trails stitched together throughout Alderfer/Three Sisters Park. The trail connects to both parking lots in the park, so if one is full you can just start from the other one, giving you lots of options for a quick day-hike. If you start f...Read more -
Evergreen, Colorado
Pence Park's Independence Mountain Trail
4.42.09 mi / 869 ft gainPence Park, part of the Denver Mountain Parks system, is nestled between the mountain communities of Indian Hills and Kittredge on Myers Gulch Road. It's one of those places I always drove right past without bothering to check it out. From the road, it looks the same as any other place in the foo...Read more -
Littleton, Colorado
Golden Eagle Trail to Bill Couch Mountain
5.06.76 mi / 1509 ft gainGolden Eagle Trail to Bill Couch Mountain is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Indian Hills, Colorado.Read more -
Littleton, Colorado
Snowshoe Deer Creek Canyon Park
5.1 mi / 1250 ft gainDeer Creek Canyon Park offers up to 13 miles of wind-sheltered trails perfect for enjoying after a fresh snow. The Plymouth Mountain Trail offers steep climbs and big views while Homesteader Trail offers the best forest scenery in the Denver area. The recommended route is Plymouth Creek Trail to ...Read more -
Littleton, Colorado
Hike the Meadowlark Plymouth Trail
4.06 mi / 1197 ft gainFrom the parking lot, you can take the Meadowlark trail to the west or the Plymouth Creek Trail to the southeast. It does not matter which trail you take because it ends up becoming loop. For a more gradual slope up the hill, take the Meadowlark trail. After a little more than a mile, it intersec...Read more -
Littleton, Colorado
Hike the Coyote Song-Swallow Trail Loop
3.83 mi / 350 ft gainWe all love to live our weekends to the fullest, but say you're itching for an adventure and it's midweek with the weekend still a good 3 or 4 days away? South Valley Park is the place to go if you're looking for an after-work adventure or just don't feel like driving too far from the city. A sho...Read more -
Morrison, Colorado
Hike Mount Falcon
4.03.7 miJust a short drive from Denver up US-285 sits Mount Falcon Park, a 2,248 acre open space park managed by Jefferson County. With over 12 miles of hiking trails and stunning views of Denver and the Front Range, this park is perfect for getting in a quick adventure when you don’t feel like driving t...Read more -
Evergreen, Colorado
Hike Panorama Point at Corwina Park
4.72.7 mi / 640 ft gainJefferson County, the "Gateway to the Rockies" has dozens of great parks and trails. One of the best, however, is often overlooked, as it is sandwiched between bigger and more popular parks. Corwina Park is a small section located off Hwy. 74, near the village of Kittredge. Sitting between the po...Read more -
Evergreen, Colorado
Hike the South Loop at Elk Meadow Park
3.04.4 miElk Meadow Park near Evergreen, CO spans 1,140 acres of open meadow and pine forests and has over 16 miles of managed trails by Jeffco Open Space. This park will give the visitor a diverse taste of ecosystems and terrain and is perfect for trail runners, families, or those seeking a quick excursi...Read more -
Littleton, Colorado
Hike or Bike Hildebrand Ranch
4.05.1 mi / 324 ft gainHildebrand Ranch Park is often overshadowed by the other nearby Jeffco Parks, but for the few that it does attract the trails do not disappoint. The Two Brands Trail starts at about 5600ft just off of Deer Creek Canyon Rd. It is a relatively flat trail that tops out at about 5821ft making it a...Read more
Camping and Lodging in Conifer
28707 Redskin Creek Road
Buffalo Campground
Overview
Buffalo Campground is one of two facilities within the Buffalo Creek Recreation Area, about an hour's drive southwest of Denver,...
Pine, Colorado
Meadows Group Campground
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Meadows Group Campground offers a wonderful opportunity for groups to enjoy the great outdoors. Located just 45 miles south of D...
Sedalia, Colorado
Indian Creek Equestrian Campground
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The Indian Creek Equestrian Campground is an ideal camping site for avid horseback riders looking to explore the Indian Creek Eq...
Evergreen, Colorado
Echo Lake
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Echo Lake Campground is located on the Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests in central Colorado near its namesake lake at the ...
Sedalia, Colorado
Lone Rock Campground (Co)
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Lone Rock Campground, located along the South Platte River, boasts spectacular views and top-notch fly fishing waters. Hikers th...
Idaho Springs, Colorado
West Chicago Creek
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West Chicago Creek Campground sits along its namesake creek at the base of Mount Evans and is located off Highway 103 on the Ara...