Littleton, Colorado
Looking for the best hiking in Littleton? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Littleton. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top Hiking Spots in and near Littleton
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Green Mountain Falls, Colorado
Hike Crystal Falls Trail to Crystal Creek Reservoir
5.25 mi / 1750 ft gainThe Basics: The little town of Green Mountain Falls often gets overlooked as motorists speed up Highway 24 to Woodland Park and beyond. However, big hiking opportunities abound here. The town probably has as many miles of hiking trails as it has miles of paved roads! Being on the base of Pikes Pe...Read more -
El Paso County, Colorado
Hike to the top of Castle Rock
5.02 mi / 800 ft gainThe Basics: If you've never been to Green Mountain Falls, you're missing out! This tiny mountain hamlet, just off Hwy 24 before Woodland Park, hosts a vibrant collection of local shops and eateries around its community lake. It is also home to many lesser-known hiking trails, including the H.B. W...Read more -
Lyons, Colorado
Hike Meadow Mountain
4.07.7 mi / 2832 ft gainFrom the trailhead, follow the trail through the woods until you reach a meadow with a steep slope. Some portions of this slope reach an angle of 30 degrees and may feature slight avalanche danger in the winter. However, the trail is used enough that such conditions would make themselves known ...Read more -
Lyons, Colorado
Camp at Coulson Gulch
4.09 miCoulson Gulch is a lightly used area of the Roosevelt National Forest which makes it perfect for a weekend getaway without the crowds. This is a great place to camp out under the stars!To get to Coulson Gulch From Lyons, head west on U.S. Highway 36 for about 9 miles. Turn southwest onto Larimer ...Read more -
Nederland, Colorado
Hike to Columbine Lake
5.07 mi / 1200 ft gainThe hike is about seven miles, give or take, however it feels longer. The elevation gain is little over 1000 feet. The drive here is about 45 minutes from both Granby and Winter Park, and is definitely worth it. You follow a trail dusted with wildflowers for the majority of the hike, and occasio...Read more -
Lyons, Colorado
Winter Camp Near Coulson Gulch
4.0County Road 47 is between Lyons and Estes Park. It's an easy drive from Denver and is a great place to get away for the weekend. I have camped here in the summer, fall, and winter. I have to say that snow camping was my favorite. I didn't see anyone the whole weekend and had the entire area to ex...Read more -
Breckenridge, Colorado
Mount Guyot Snow Climb
5 mi / 2500 ft gainFrom Jefferson follow 35 north to 54 and drive up 54 as far as possible ending a few miles before Georgia pass. Depending on the snowpack and drifts on the unplowed road, you could hike as few as 5 miles round trip or as many as 10. If the snow blocks you from driving past Michigan Creek Campgro...Read more -
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Hike Pulpit Rock
4.12.2 mi / 505 ft gainHeading South on N. Nevada Blvd. you will pass a Harley Davidson dealership on your left, about a mile after that there is a large parking lot for Pulpit Rock Park. Once you park, there is a clearly marked trailhead that will get you on your way! There are various trails you can take to get the t...Read more -
Fairplay, Colorado
French Pass Trail
5.06.87 mi / 1736 ft gainFrench Pass Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Jefferson, Colorado.Read more