Granby, Colorado
Looking for the best running in Granby? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Granby. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top Running Spots in and near Granby
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Silver Plume, Colorado
Argentine Railroad Grade
5.05.35 mi / 863 ft gainThe Argentine Central Railroad Grade trail is just what it says: it follows the old rail bed of the Argentine Central line. All railway remnants have long since been removed, and in its place is a wide, well-defined trail with an easy grade. With just a 900-foot incline over the course of about t...Read more -
Dillon, Colorado
Hike Grizzly Peak at Loveland Pass
5.06 mi / 2900 ft gainWhile a typical Colorado hike may be an ascent to your destination followed by a descent back to your car, the hike to Grizzly Peak at Loveland Pass (Grizzly Peak "D") breaks that mold. At 13,427 feet, Grizzly Peak stands in the path to Torreys Peak’s west face (14,267’). Even though it is only ~...Read more -
Lyons, Colorado
Hike the Kruger Rock Trail
4 mi / 1000 ft gainCutting through the forested hills surrounding Estes Valley, the Kruger Rock Trail is a well-marked 4 mile loop to the top of Kruger Rock. The trail begins in Hermit Park Open Space, located just a few miles southeast of Estes Park and is a moderate hike with around 1000 feet of elevation gain. C...Read more -
Silver Plume, Colorado
Grays and Torreys Peaks
4.37.97 mi / 3458 ft gainAt about an hour's drive from Denver, Grays Peak (14,270 ft./4338m) and its sister mountain, Torreys Peak (14,267 ft./4337m), are two of the most popular 14ers in the state. Because of this, a wealth of information is available on the internet. Rather than go into all the details of the technical...Read more -
Estes Park, Colorado
Lumpy Ridge to Gem Lake
4.33.12 mi / 950 ft gainBegin by parking at the Lumpy Ridge trailhead, which is a couple miles outside of Estes Park on McGregor Avenue. At the trailhead, there are numerous signs indicating hiking trails, climbing routes, and other information about the area. After parking start hiking on the trail to the right of the ...Read more -
Silverthorne, Colorado
South Willow Falls
4.66.17 miStart at the Willowbrook Trailhead. You’ll hit a “Y” in the trail pretty quickly - go left and you’ll soon be at the first log bridge. There are quite a few water crossings on the trail, but they are easy to maneuver. After hiking in the Willow Creek Open Space for a bit, you’ll enter Eagle’s Ne...Read more -
Golden, Colorado
Hike Beaver Trail in Golden Gate Canyon State Park
2.3 mi / 1046 ft gainThis trail starts off at Slough Pond, a great fishing pond or picnic spot. The trail starts out tree-covered. After a few tenths of a mile you have the choice to go clockwise or counter-clockwise. If you go counter-clockwise you have about 3/4 of a mile of steep uphill hiking to do (the Park rate...Read more -
Boulder, Colorado
Hike or Bike the Walker Ranch Loop
4.77.7 mi / 1740 ft gainWhen it comes to hiking trails in Boulder, the standard response usually consists of either Chautauqua Park or Mt. Sanitas, and while both offer excellent hiking options, they are both usually jam packed on the weekends. If you’re looking to stay close to the city, but want a little more seclusio...Read more -
Silverthorne, Colorado
Lily Pad Lake
4.73.27 mi / 531 ft gainLily Pad Lake is a well known destination just outside of Silverthorne and in the Eagle's Nest Wilderness. The trail may be heavily trafficked on the weekends, but solitude can still be found in the early mornings or during the weekdays. The trail starts at the Lily Pad Lake Trailhead, just to t...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 -
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