Colorado
It's hard to beat what the Rockies have to offer. A plethora of world-class skiing in the winter, and all the hiking, backpacking, camping, mountain biking, and rafting you could hope for in the summer. Looking for a challenge?Maybe try your hand at one of Colorado's 14,000 ft peaks (there's somewhere between 53 and 58, depending who you ask).
Top Spots in and near Colorado
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Breckenridge, Colorado
B&B to Reiling Dredge to Minnie Mine
4.02.84 mi / 436 ft gainThe BB to Reiling Dredge to Minnie Mine trail in Colorado offers a moderately challenging hike rich in mining history and scenic beauty. This is a well-marked trail, which takes hikers past historical remnants like old mining equipment and the Reiling Dredge. The route offers great mountain vie...Read more -
Cañon City, Colorado
Drive Skyline Drive
5.0Skyline drive is a one way scenic roadway mainly going north to south. The 3 mile drive takes you about 800 feet above Cañon City. It starts on the west side of 50, and ends in a residential neighborhood southwest of where it begins. There are multiple pull offs on the right and left side of the...Read more -
Ophir, Colorado
Ophir Pass Road
5.09.93 mi / 1696 ft gainOphir Pass Road is a point-to-point trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Ophir, Colorado.Read more -
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Hike Cheyenne Mountain
16 mi / 3400 ft gainThis trail starts out of Limekiln Trailhead in Cheyenne Mountain State Park. This is a large, obvious trailhead with bathrooms and water. From the trailhead follow the Talon trails on flatter terrain for the first 3 or so miles until it starts to steepen and turns to Dixon trail. These first few ...Read more -
Durango, Colorado
Mountain Bike in Dalla Mountain Park
4 miThe Dalla Park shares a trailhead and parking lot with the Animas Mountain trail, frequently used for hiking and trail running. There is plenty of room in this lot, as well as several picnic tables. Immediately after crossing through the gate, the trail divides. The bike park takes up the south a...Read more -
Walden, Colorado
Snowshoeing at Blue Lake near Cameron Pass
10 mi / 1500 ft gainWhile the trail does have quite a bit of elevation gain you don't really feel it since it is dispersed among five miles of trail. The first part of the trail is a wider road with a few look out points of nearby Chambers Lake. About two miles in you reach the end of the National Forest area. From ...Read more -
Aspen, Colorado
Weller Lake Trail
4.01.17 mi / 312 ft gainWeller Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Aspen, Colorado.Read more -
Boulder, Colorado
Mount Sanitas Peak Trail
2.57 mi / 1296 ft gainExplore the natural wonders of Boulder, Colorado, with the Mount Sanitas Peak Trail hike. This trail offers stunning vistas of the Rocky Mountain wilderness and Colorado's Front Range. This hike is just over 2.5 miles with about 1300 feet of elevation gain. Parking and Access: Start your hik...Read more -
Cañon City, Colorado
Hike Tunnel Drive
3.8 mi / 521 ft gainThis 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...Read more -
Littleton, Colorado
Golden Eagle Trail to Bill Couch Mountain
5.06.76 mi / 1509 ft gainGolden Eagle Trail to Bill Couch Mountain is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Indian Hills, Colorado.Read more -
Berthoud Pass, Colorado
Ski or Snowboard Berthoud Pass Colorado
Berthoud Pass is 55 miles from Denver making it one of the closest places to get out and backcountry tour in the winter. At 11,370 Berthoud Pass crosses the continental divide. From the top of the pass you can do shuttle runs down the south side of the pass. Or, you can venture on the East or Wes...Read more -
Ophir, Colorado
"Iron Way" Telluride Via Ferrata
3.15 mi / 974 ft gainThe Via Ferrata is an incredible way to enjoy Telluride from above. If you and your group have rock climbing experience this will be right up your alley. If no experience rock climbing there are guided options with great shops from town that will help you along this route. Hike up to Bridal Veil...Read more -
Fort Collins, Colorado
Mountain Bike Reservoir Ridge
2.3 mi / 216 ft gainSummary One of my favorite post-work rides in Fort Collins, Colorado is a short but challenging loop along Reservoir Ridge. The scenery is incredible and includes water, mountains, a great trail system, and a spattering of intermediate, rocky sections. This is a solid loop to get your heart rate ...Read more -
Estes Park, Colorado
Climb at Lumpy Ridge
Lumpy Ridge is mostly a traditional climbing area with most climbs being two or more pitches after a mile to 3+ miles of mostly flat walking. From climbers left to right the larger areas consist of Sundance Buttress, The Bookend, The Bookmark, The Book, and Twin Owls. There are smaller formatio...Read more -
Egnar, Colorado
Raft the Dolores River
On years with enough moisture and runoff, kayakers, rafters, tubers and SUP-ers all take to the Dolores River. This section of water from Slick Rock to Bed Rock provides a two night, three day float through red canyon walls, meandering bends in the river, a a few notable side canyons. The water l...Read more -
Larimer County, Colorado
The Loch Lake Trail via Glacier Gorge Trail
5.53 mi / 1093 ft gainThe Loch Lake Trail via Glacier Gorge Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Estes Park, Colorado.Read more
