Palmer Lake, Colorado
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Top Hiking Spots in and near Palmer Lake
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Evergreen, Colorado
Three Sisters
4.31.45 mi / 377 ft gainThe short 1.2 mile long trail, is a family-friendly, dog-friendly trail near Evergreen. The parking lot is incredibly easy to find and there is great signage to make sure you're going the right way. From the parking lot you can follow the Three Sisters trail signs until you reach the beginning of...Read more -
Evergreen, Colorado
Boulder The Eggs on the Hidden Fawn Trail
1.3 mi / 171 ft gainLooking for a place near Denver to perfect your bouldering skills? Or are you wanting to get the whole family out, but not looking for an extreme/technical hike? Which ever question best describes you, Alderfer/Three Sisters Park is the perfect place to go.This Jefferson County Open Space Park ha...Read more -
Evergreen, Colorado
Evergreen Mountain Loop
4.75.89 mi / 0 ft gainThe way up Evergreen Mountain is actually a few different trails stitched together throughout Alderfer/Three Sisters Park. The trail connects to both parking lots in the park, so if one is full you can just start from the other one, giving you lots of options for a quick day-hike. If you start ...Read more -
Evergreen, Colorado
Hike Panorama Point at Corwina Park
4.72.7 mi / 640 ft gainJefferson County, the "Gateway to the Rockies" has dozens of great parks and trails. One of the best, however, is often overlooked, as it is sandwiched between bigger and more popular parks. Corwina Park is a small section located off Hwy. 74, near the village of Kittredge. Sitting between the po...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 -
4402 Garden Park Road, Colorado
Mountain Bike at Oil Well Flats
13 mi / 1200 ft gainThe Basics: Picture this: Winter on Colorado's Front Range. It snowed yesterday. You're stir crazy because today it's 60 degrees and sunny outside, but the trails are a muddy mess! Cue Oil Well Flats. Located just an hour outside of Colorado Springs, this trail network rarely sees precipitation, ...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 -
Denver, Colorado
Westerly Creek Trail
2.25 mi / 105 ft gainWesterly Creek Trail is an out-and-back trail that is good for all skill levels located near Denver, Colorado.Read more -
Evergreen, Colorado
Hike the South Loop at Elk Meadow Park
3.04.4 miElk Meadow Park near Evergreen, CO spans 1,140 acres of open meadow and pine forests and has over 16 miles of managed trails by Jeffco Open Space. This park will give the visitor a diverse taste of ecosystems and terrain and is perfect for trail runners, families, or those seeking a quick excursi...Read more -
Golden, Colorado
Hike Lookout Mountain
2.3 mi / 675 ft gainBegin hiking up a trail into the forest which eventually opens up into several beautiful spots that look down into the canyon below.Read more -
Golden, Colorado
Hike Beaver Brook Trail at Windy Saddle Park
5.05 mi / 500 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
Hike Chimney Gulch Trail at Windy Saddle Park
4.05 mi / 1000 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
Hike Lookout Mountain Trail at Windy Saddle Park
4.02.6 mi / 500 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
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 -
Evergreen, Colorado
Private and Tranquil Retreat at Beaver Brook Watershed
4.0Note: This is NOT the Beaver Brook Trail in Genesee Park/Lookout Mountain! If you enjoy the scenery and ambiance of Evergreen, but Evergreen Lake has become too crowded for your tastes, Beaver Brook Watershed (owned by the City of Golden) is an excellent alternative. It’s a small, secluded area a...Read more