Granby, Colorado
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Top Hiking Spots in and near Granby
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Boulder, Colorado
Hike the Tenderfoot Trail
4.32.1 mi / 400 ft gainFrom Chautauqua Park in Boulder, follow Baseline Road west (if you are driving up the mountain, you are golden). Drive 3.4 miles up Flagstaff Road and look for the sign for Realization Point on your right. It’s a little tricky to see from the road, so keep an eye on your odometer. The trail star...Read more -
Silverthorne, Colorado
Hike to Old Dillon Reservoir
4.51.7 mi / 137 ft gainToday, Lake Dillon is one of the biggest attractions in the Dillon Valley, attracting boaters, anglers, and campers. However, the large reservoir we know today was not the first one in the area. The Old Dillon Reservoir was built in the 1930s to supply water to the original town of Dillon, which...Read more -
Golden, Colorado
Summit Windy Peak via the Burro Trail
4.06.35 mi / 1825 ft gainThe Burro Trail starts at the Bridge Creek Trailhead Parking Lot and leads off to the left. While this trail is incredibly well marked it wouldn't hurt to grab a map at the visitors center before you start! From the parking lot you'll travel along the trail for 0.7 miles until you reach your firs...Read more -
Golden, Colorado
Hike to Forgotten Valley
4.33.6 mi / 852 ft gainThere are over 35 miles of hiking trails in the park. The twelve trails in Golden Gate Canyon State Park are named after an animal and marked with the animal’s footprint.For a 2.6 round trip hike, start at the Burro Trailhead in Golden Gate Canyon State Park. You’ll immediately cross over a lit...Read more -
Boulder, Colorado
Mount Sanitas Peak Trail
2.57 mi / 1296 ft gainExplore the natural wonders of Boulder, Colorado, with the Mount Sanitas Peak Trail hike. This trail offers stunning vistas of the Rocky Mountain wilderness and Colorado's Front Range. This hike is just over 2.5 miles with about 1300 feet of elevation gain. Parking and Access: Start your hik...Read more -
Boulder, Colorado
Mount Sanitas + Sunshine Canyon loop
5.03 mi / 1257 ft gainThis loop takes you up Sunshine Canyon, a milder and less crowded grade when compared to the popular Sanitas ridge. You'll head up the canyon for a bit before reaching the terminus of the canyon trail -- where you'll cross the road to pick up on the Lions Lair connector. Continue following this u...Read more -
Boulder, Colorado
Red Rocks and Anemone Trail Loop
1.26 mi / 459 ft gainRed Rocks and Anemone Trail Loop is a loop trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Boulder, Colorado.Read more -
Boulder, Colorado
Sunshine Lion's Lair Loop
5.05.05 mi / 1257 ft gainThis is a mix of trails that will bring you on an easy loop to the peak of Mt Sanitas, but will keep you away from the usual crowds of the more well-known paths up. The hike is a clear path that brings you 5+ miles from around 5,500 ft in elevation to 6,800. You'll start at the Centennial Trail...Read more -
Boulder, Colorado
Mount Sanitas Loop & Settlers Park
4.43.83 mi / 1371 ft gainFirst off, these are two different hikes but both stem from the same parking lot and Settlers Park is a mere 5 minutes away from where you park so why not kill two birds with one stone? One of the more popular hikes in Boulder, Mount Sanitas is a 3 mile hike that quickly scales nearly 1,350 feet...Read more -
Boulder, Colorado
Hike the Red Rocks Loop Trail
3.71 miParking is available on either Canyon or Sunshine Roads. During the weekends it tends to get crowded around sunset so plan accordingly. The entire trail is a loop and is a little over 1 mile in length so it doesn't take too long. The main feature is the massive red sand stone rocks that jut out o...Read more -
Idaho Springs, Colorado
Explore Echo Lake Park
4.01.2 mi / 88 ft gainLocated at the base of Mt. Evans Road, Echo Lake sits next to Squaw Pass Road, providing a great jumping-off point for numerous adventures. The park serves as a trailhead for hiking or snowshoeing into the Mount Evans Wilderness, offers picnic areas, and includes a nearby campground with 17 site...Read more -
Idaho Springs, Colorado
Hike to Idaho Springs Reservoir
3.9 mi / 800 ft gainThis is a great hiking area an hour outside of Denver, Colorado. It's still easily accessible in the winter and most of the time it can be hiked without snowshoes. Starting at the Echo Lake parking lot, hike around the right side of the lake until you reach a fork in the trail. Follow the path on...Read more -
Idaho Springs, Colorado
Lower and Upper Chicago Lake
4.59.22 mi / 2270 ft gainFrom the parking lot, stay to the right of Echo Lake and you will run into the Chicago Lakes Trailhead. Follow the switchbacks down and across Chicago Creek. After crossing the creek, follow the sign indicating that the trail follows the dirt road and hang a left; from here, you'll reach the Idah...Read more -
Boulder, Colorado
Foothills Trail to Wonderland Lake Loop Trail
2.93 mi / 223 ft gainFoothills Trail to Wonderland Lake Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Boulder, Colorado.Read more -
Golden, Colorado
Hike Racoon Trail to Panorama Point
4.03.3 mi / 750 ft gainSummer is a magical time of year in the Rocky Mountains. One great way to experience this stunning beauty is through hiking Raccoon Trail to Panorama Point at Golden Gate State Park. Raccoon Trail is 3.3 mile moderately difficult hike which can be completed in under an hour, although it will like...Read more -
Boulder, Colorado
Hogback Ridge Trail
2.85 mi / 830 ft gainHogback Ridge Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Manitou Springs, Colorado.Read more