Lone Tree, Colorado
Looking for the best hiking in Lone Tree? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Lone Tree. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top Hiking Spots in and near Lone Tree
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Franktown, Colorado
Inner Canyon Trail
5.02.17 mi / 213 ft gainThe Inner Canyon Trail begins at the Canyon Point Parking Lot. There are a few trails that leave from this lot, so make sure you're following signs for "K." Right away, you'll descend down a few dozen stairs into the canyon itself. You'll quickly cross a bridge and be on your way. This trail is...Read more -
Franktown, Colorado
Lake Gulch & Inner Canyon Loop Trail
4.01.85 mi / 203 ft gainThis loop is a combination of two different trails - the Lake Gulch Trail (L) and the Inner Canyon Trail (K). Both of these trails leave from the Canyon Point Parking Lot, inside the east entrance to the park. I personally like the Inner Canyon Trail a lot more, so I like to start off from the ...Read more -
Lakewood, Colorado
Hike to Radio Tower Overlook
4 mi / 1312 ft gainI loved this trail when I lived in Lakewood. It has a decent elevation gain, close to the city, spectacular views, and you can pretty much hike it year round unless you just had a winter snow storm (though you could just hike in snow boots!). I take the John O Hayden Trail from the Utah Parking l...Read more -
Lakewood, Colorado
Green Mountain Trail Loop
4.16.37 mi / 1060 ft gainGreen Mountain Trail is a 6.5-mile loop and has a challenging ascent to the park's highest point. Because the mountain is one of the first to rise out of the plains, you get unique views of where the mountains meet the prairie and fascinating geology. The summit, at 6,857' offers stunning views o...Read more -
Franktown, Colorado
Hike the Canyon View Nature Trail, Castlewood Canyon
4.52.4 miThis is a well maintained, easy trail best hiked in spring and fall. Conditions make this trail great for families. The park is also popular for bird watching and rock climbing.Read more -
Denver, Colorado
Photograph Bison at the Rocky Mountain National Arsenal Wildlife Refuge
5.09 miBison are the largest and heaviest land animals in North America. They are a symbol of a wild and free landscape. Despite their size these big beasts are extremely agile. They can run up to 35 miles per hour and jump 6ft high from a stand still. Very few animals pose a threat to a healthy, fully ...Read more -
Morrison, Colorado
Explore Red Rocks Park in Winter
4.3Red Rocks is a bustling park in the summer when its famous amphitheater is filled with concerts. In winter though, the park dies down and becomes even more quiet when snow is falling. Grab your camera and head to the park during a winter storm to truly enjoy the beautiful red sandstone formations...Read more -
Morrison, Colorado
Hike the Red Rocks Trail
4.06 miWhile this is a 6 mile hike, it is relatively easy to add mileage to it and tailor it to fit your needs. Instead of simply doing the Red Rocks Trail/Morrison Slide loop, you can head all the way to the Village Walk trail in Matthews-Winters. You can also park along Red Rocks Trail Road and elimin...Read more -
Morrison, Colorado
Hike Dinosaur Ridge
4.02 mi / 50 ft gainThe hiking trail starts at the parking lot located across from the Dinosaur Ridge Discovery center (which you should totally go check out!). Once you park you will follow the gated and paved Alameda Parkway towards the ridge. Along the way there will be several sites on the left until you reach t...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 -
Golden, Colorado
Matthews/Winters Park Loop
4.04.99 mi / 827 ft gainMatthews/Winters Park, which is part of the Jefferson County Open Space system, is proof that you do not have to go far from the city to enjoy the mountains. Nestled in the foothills between Golden and Morrison just off I-70 and C-470, Matthews/Winters is easy to access from Denver and any of the...Read more -
Golden, Colorado
Hike the Morrison Slide in Matthews / Winters Park
4.24.7 mi / 600 ft gainStart at the trailhead located at 1103 County Hwy. 93 and enjoy a little warm up time by the creek that winds past wild plum, chokecherry, and willow trees. Matthews-Winters Park is filled with red rock formations that make for amazing scenery. It also has the remnants of a historic cemetery. The...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 -
Golden, Colorado
Argos Trail & Magic Mountain Trail Loop
5.01.91 mi / 397 ft gainArgos Trail & Magic Mountain Trail Loop is a scenic loop that's great for stretching your legs in Apex Park near Golden Colorado. This trail is fun for the family (baby carrier needed for families with newborns) and for your pup (on-leash). NOTEOdd days of the month (1st, 3rd, 5th, etc.) are...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 -
Golden, Colorado
Hike South Table Mountain
4.03.3 mi / 1500 ft gainWant to see a rainbow? Possibly some coyotes or other Colorado wildlife?This hike is full of twists and turns, mostly involving the trail, but also in surprises along the way.Drive into downtown Golden (grab some food if you're hungry) and then park at the base of the Golden Summit trail. Startin...Read more