Louisville, Colorado
Top Spots in and near Louisville
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Longmont, Colorado
McIntosh Lake Loop
4.53.6 mi / 72 ft gainMcIntosh Lake is in northwest Longmont. The 3.6-mile loop extends all the way around the lake, with the first half being on a paved cement trail with neighborhood playgrounds, basketball, volleyball, and a seasonally open restroom. The trail turns to dirt on the western half of the loop, and here...Read more -
Golden, Colorado
Golden Cliffs Trail
5.01.76 mi / 620 ft gainFrom here, you can choose a few different hiking paths. This out-and-back trek starts at the trailhead up and to the left. Along the way you'll pass a bench dedicated to Craig Luebben — a writer, photographer and climbing guide. At this point, you probably haven't even broken a sweat yet. It's ti...Read more -
Golden, Colorado
Mount Galbraith Loop via Cedar Gulch
5.04.51 mi / 1395.01 ft gainStarting at roughly 6,000 ft. this hike will take you to the Mount Galbraith Loop Trail that circles the summit of the Mountain which peaks at 7,247 ft. Getting there is very simple, from State Highway 93, take Golden Gate Canyon Road west approximately 1.5 miles to the parking area and trailhe...Read more -
Boulder, Colorado
Sugarloaf
4.51.35 mi / 486 ft gainTo get there from downtown Boulder, head west on CO 119 and almost 4.5 miles after you have left Boulder, turn right onto Sugarloaf Road. 4 miles after the turn from CO 119, turn right onto Sugarloaf Mountain road (located at the top of the road). If the road starts descending, you've gone too fa...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 -
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
South Table Mountain (Private Property)
4.03.3 mi / 1500 ft gainThis adventure crosses private property. Please do not attempt this adventure without permission from the property owner(s). Learn more JeffCO.US/1430/South-Table-Mountain-Park. You can do this one-hour hike in every season, every temperature and at any time. The best part about this hike is th...Read more -
Edgewater, Colorado
Sloan Lake Loop
4.32.7 mi / 39 ft gainSloan Lake Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Wheat Ridge, Colorado.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 -
Golden, Colorado
Beaver Brook Trail via Windy Saddle Park
4.813.97 mi / 4275.59 ft gainJust outside of Golden, CO is Lookout Mountain. If you’ve ever driven westbound on i70 from Denver to the mountains, you’ve undoubtedly seen this mountain to your right with antennas on the top. On the north side of Lookout Mountain lies Windy Saddle Park, about a 30 minute drive from Denver. Thi...Read more -
Golden, Colorado
Chimney Gulch Trail
4.04.82 mi / 1247 ft gainJust outside of Golden, CO is Lookout Mountain. If you’ve ever driven westbound on i70 from Denver to the mountains, you’ve undoubtedly seen this mountain to your right with antennas on the top. On the north side of Lookout Mountain lies Windy Saddle Park, about a 30 minute drive from Denver. Thi...Read more -
Golden, Colorado
Lookout Mountain Trail
4.32.87 mi / 466 ft gainJust outside of Golden, CO is Lookout Mountain. If you’ve ever driven westbound on i70 from Denver to the mountains, you’ve undoubtedly seen this mountain to your right with antennas on the top. On the north side of Lookout Mountain lies Windy Saddle Park, about a 30 minute drive from Denver. Thi...Read more -
Golden, Colorado
Lookout Mountain via Buffalo Bill Trail
4.01.94 mi / 488.19 ft gainLookout Mountain sits just above Golden and provides one of the best easy-access viewpoints near Denver. The mountain provides numerous vantage spots along the road up, with the best at a rock outcropping just below Buffalo Bill's Gravesite & Museum (with easy parking). If you're hoping to ...Read more -
Black Hawk, Colorado
Racoon Trail to Panorama Point
4.03.49 mi / 686 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 -
Denver, Colorado
Mile-High Steps at the Colorado State Capitol
Denver proudly wears the nickname "Mile High City," and the Colorado State Capitol offers a chance to literally stand a mile above sea level. But there's a playful twist! The exact "mile-high" step has been a source of amusement for over a century. The 13th step is the current official marker, bu...Read more -
Golden, Colorado
Hike Beaver Trail in Golden Gate Canyon State Park
4.02.3 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