Nederland, Colorado
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Top Hiking Spots in and near Nederland
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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 -
Idaho Springs, Colorado
Camp at Chinns Lake
Take the road as if you are going to St. Mary's Glacier, but you will take a left off the road (next to a very nice house) before the road makes a sharp right turn to go up hill. The road is a smooth dirt road for about a mile, but gets very rocky after that and you will need a good off road vehi...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 -
Boulder, Colorado
South Boulder Creek - Mesa Trail - Lower Big Bluestem Loop
4.04.46 mi / 453 ft gainThis 4 mile loop ascends only a slight amount in elevation, making for a pleasant loop in which opportunities for appreciation of the nature around you and broad vista photography are in plentiful supply. A great hike for those who may still be building their fitness, as so many trails in Boulder...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 -
Boulder, Colorado
Hike the Flatirons Vista Loop Trail
4.73.3 miFrom the parking lot, take South Flatiron Vista Trail for 2.4 miles, where you'll cross onto North Flatiron Vista Trail. In 1 mile, take the connector trail back to the trailhead. To shorten the loop to 2 miles, hike South Flatiron for just 1 mile to Prairie Vista Trail, which leads back to the c...Read more -
Golden, Colorado
Hike the Sawmill to Maverick Loop
4.32 mi / 450 ft gainFor this adventure, you'll be completing the Sawmill to Maverick loop. It is a short, but gentle trail that will take you through open meadows, to pine forests, and great views of Denver and Golden.Starting from the west parking area, cross the road and hit the Sawmill Trail. This trail starts ou...Read more -
Golden, Colorado
Hike the Elk Range Trail
2.5This is an incredible and beautiful hike that is just off of Route 6 but feels a million miles away. Drive up Douglas Mountain Road for the west park access (and I do mean UP - it's a quick elevation gain), and you'll run right into the Centennial Cone Park entrance. There is a bathroom and a dec...Read more -
Granby, Colorado
Mirror and Crater Lakes via Cascade Creek Trail
4.614.94 mi / 2421 ft gainStart at the Monarch Lake trailhead (where there is a $5 parking fee unless you have one of the national lands passes) and follow the cascade creek trail around the north side of the lake. After about 1.5 miles the trail splits with the Arapaho pass trail, follow the cascade trail to the left as ...Read more -
Boulder, Colorado
Hike the Eagle Sage Loop
4.33.75 mi / 205 ft gainThis is a great trail if you are in the Boulder area and want something fairly easy or quick. This 3.75 loop can be hiked in about an hour and a half since it is fairly flat. The elevation gain is minimal. You start out at the Eagle Trailhead located west of the Boulder Reservoir.Start out at the...Read more -
Winter Park, Colorado
Snowshoe to Broome Hut
1.5 mi / 729 ft gainTake I-70 from Denver and then US 40, go all the way to Mile marker 240 of US 40 and park in the area at the side of the road. The Second Creek trail head is just behind the parking area and is easy to find.The trail climbs from a start at 10,600ft and finishes up at 11,325ft at the hut, but you ...Read more -
Winter Park, Colorado
Twin Cones via Second Creek Trailhead
5.04.85 mi / 1614 ft gainThis hike begins at Second Creek Trailhead off of US Highway 40. It's pretty steep right off the bar gaining about 800ft of elevation in the first mile. This first mile takes you to Broome Hut, which has a bathroom and is a great place to stop and take a break. Keep in mind that there are no dogs...Read more -
Allenspark, Colorado
Hike to Pear Lake
5.013 mi / 2112 ft gainPear lake is a beautiful alpine lake in the southern Wild Basin region of Rocky Mountain National Park. Once used as a reservoir, Pear Lake has been restored to its natural state and lies in scenic basin below some of the most isolated mountains in the park. The trail to Pear Lake passes through ...Read more -
Allenspark, Colorado
Hike to Finch Lake
3.08.96 miThere are several ways to reach finch lake but this will cover the route from the Finch Lake Trailhead in the wild basin area of Rocky Mountain National Park. You can also loop it with other trails in the area or begin at the Allenspark Trailhead, which is technically outside the park and a bit e...Read more -
Allenspark, Colorado
Hike to Ouzel Falls
4.05.22 mi / 870 ft gainLocated right outside of Rocky Mountain National Park, this hike is perfect for anyone looking to do a little exploring without the cost of a park fee. The drive through the Rocky Mountains to the trailhead is an added bonus. This hike is great because it has multiple attractions all along the wa...Read more -
Allenspark, Colorado
Backpack to Bluebird Lake
4.314 mi / 2500 ft gainStarting at the Wild Basin trailhead on the south side of Rocky Mountain National Park, hike through a wet forest towards upper and lower Copeland Falls, located 0.45 miles from the trailhead. From here, continue on the main trail along the North Fork of the Saint Vrain River to Calypso Cascades,...Read more