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  • Teller County, Colorado

    Top Spots in and near Teller County

    • Cañon City, Colorado

      Hike Tunnel Drive

      3.8 mi / 521 ft gain
      This 3.8 mile out and back trail is a very easy hike but can have moderate to high foot traffic depending on the season and time of day. I recommend doing this hike early in the morning to not only beat the heat, but to beat the other hikers. What I love about this hike is the chance to see the t...
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    • Jefferson, Colorado

      Trek through Granite Pillars on Bison Peak

      12.4 mi / 4000 ft gain
      Bison peak sits 2 hours from Denver in the mountains of the Lost Creek Wilderness. To reach the 12,431 ft. summit you'll start in low density ponderosa forest at 8,750 ft on crushed granite trail. Early starts are recommended in the summer months as the trail's high albedo can make for an extreme...
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    • Cañon City, Colorado

      Hike Temple Canyon

      5.0
      1 mi / 400 ft gain
      Take 1st Ave heading south out of Canon City and you'll come to Temple Canyon Road. You'll take 7 miles of dirt road to Temple Canyon Park. It is free to enter and there is a decent campground there where you can camp for free for up to 14 days. The trail begins at Temple Ridge Campground. The tr...
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    • Pine, Colorado

      Dispersed Camp at the Buffalo Creek Area in Pike National Forest

      3.8
      50 miles from Denver, nestled in Pike National Forest, there are dozens of free dispersed camping sites. With quick access to the Colorado Trail and Buffalo Creek Mountain Bike Area, these campsites make for a perfect weekend getaway. The campsites begin on Forest Road 550, and are clearly marked...
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    • Pine, Colorado

      Little Scraggy Peak Loop

      5.0
      12.18 mi / 1621 ft gain
      Little Scraggy Peak Loop is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Buffalo Creek, Colorado.
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    • Jefferson, Colorado

      Backpack Lost Creek

      4.0
      5 mi
      I included a trail map of where I camped. There are many sites all throughout this area. From the Lost Park Campground Parking lot follow the Lost Creek for 2.4 miles. At the 1 mile mark was the best place that we found to cross the creek (there are two logs that make a bridge across the creek). ...
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    • Jefferson, Colorado

      Camping at Lost Park Campground

      4.5
      This campground is a great spot to crash at before heading out on a backpacking trip through the Lost Creek Wilderness but serves as an amazing campground itself. The area immediately surrounding the campground is beautiful. There are 12 campsites that can accomodate two vehicles per site and eac...
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    • Castle Rock, Colorado

      Run the Challenge Hill

      5.0
      0.6 mi / 200 ft gain
      The Basics: The Challenge Hill, or as I like to call it, the Mini-Incline, is a shrunken version of its big brother to the south in Manitou. However, don't let its relatively small 200 stair count fool you - this hill is a serious workout! Located in Philip S. Miller Park, just one minute off I-2...
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    • Littleton, Colorado

      Hike the South Rim Trail at Roxborough State Park

      3.8
      3 mi / 300 ft gain
      Roxborough State Park is one of the closest parks to the Denver metro area and is the perfect place to go if you're looking to experience the great outdoors without having to drive too far from the city.One of my favorite trails in the park is the South Rim Trail which takes you on an easy to mod...
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    • Littleton, Colorado

      Hike to Carpenter Peak

      4.5
      6.2 mi / 1171 ft gain
      Carpenter Peak stands at 7,166 feet above sea level. While that altitude might not exactly take your breath away, the views from the top certainly will. Starting at the Visitor's Center, the trail to Carpenter's Peak begins as a relatively flat, well-traveled trail. A little less than a mile into...
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    • Littleton, Colorado

      Walk the Willow Creek Loop

      1.4 mi
      Roxborough State Park is located on the outskirts of Littleton, Colorado. Boasting incredible red rock formations and abundant wildlife, it is the perfect place for a quick escape outside.The Willow Creek Loop connects to the two parking lots in the park, so it is impossible to miss. With only th...
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    • Littleton, Colorado

      Hike the Fountain Valley Trail at Roxborough State Park

      4.8
      2.3 mi / 100 ft gain
      The Fountain Valley Trail at Roxborough State Park is a very easy trail that's perfect for those that want to enjoy the outdoors but not subject themselves to the rigors of climbing a 14er. This very well maintained trail is wide and flat and perfect for groups, families, or for taking visitors t...
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    • Hartsel, Colorado

      Ice Fishing Antero Reservoir

      The Antero Reservoir was the first dam built on the South Platte River. The reservoir is best known for its large rainbow trout and rainbow x cutthroat hybrid trout. It's also home to brown trout, snake river cutthroat trout, cutthroat trout, brook trout, and splake.The earth filled Antero Dam wa...
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    • Franktown, Colorado

      Inner Canyon Trail

      5.0
      2.17 mi / 213 ft gain
      The 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...
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    • Franktown, Colorado

      Lake Gulch & Inner Canyon Loop Trail

      4.0
      1.85 mi / 203 ft gain
      This 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 ...
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    • Franktown, Colorado

      Hike the Canyon View Nature Trail, Castlewood Canyon

      4.5
      2.4 mi
      This 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.
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