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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Grand Lake, Colorado
Doe Creek Trail
7.13 mi / 1617 ft gainDoe Creek Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Granby, Colorado.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 -
Windsor, Colorado
Windsor Lake Loop Trail
4.02.28 mi / 36 ft gainWindsor Lake Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Windsor, Colorado.Read more -
Boulder, Colorado
Wonderland Lake Trail
5.01.85 mi / 98 ft gainWonderland Lake Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Boulder, Colorado.Read more -
Denver, Colorado
Westerly Creek Trail
4.7The Westerly Creek Trail is a scenic, multi-use urban trail that winds through the heart of Denver’s Central Park (formerly Stapleton) neighborhood. Stretching for several miles, the trail follows Westerly Creek as it flows through greenbelts, parks, and wetlands, offering a peaceful escape for...Read more -
Leadville, Colorado
Colorado Trail: Mount Elbert Trailhead to Twin Lakes
8.49 mi / 1099 ft gainColorado Trail: Mount Elbert Trailhead to Twin Lakes is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a lake located near Leadville, Colorado.Read more -
Salida, Colorado
Waterdog Lakes Trail
5.03.2 mi / 1056 ft gainWaterdog Lakes Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Salida, Colorado.Read more -
Morrison, ColoradoRed Rocks Trading Post Trail
5.01.54 mi / 344 ft gainRed Rocks Trading Post Trail offers one of Colorado's most accessible paths to outdoor wellness, winding through the iconic red sandstone formations that have drawn visitors to Morrison for generations. This easy loop trail delivers an outsized reward-to-effort ratio, making it an ideal introdu...Read more -
Silverthorne, Colorado
Ptarmigan Trail
4.57 mi / 1201 ft gainPtarmigan Trail, not to be confused with Ptarmigan Peak, is a 5 mile out-and-back, scenic trail that offers unparalleled vistas of Summit County, Dillon Reservoir and the surrounding mountains(including Quandary Peak, Red Mountain, and the Decalibron Loop). Located just outside of Silverthorne a...Read more -
Durango, Colorado
Hike Goulding Creek
4.05.9 mi / 2122 ft gainThis trailhead is only about 15 miles from Durango on Highway 550. Look out for Glacier Club/Tamarron on your right, and soon after (about a mile) there is a small dirt turn-off on the opposite side of the highway. There is one other turn off on the west side of the highway in this stretch, but i...Read more -
Boulder, Colorado
Green Mountain via Gregory Canyon and Ranger Trail
5.45 mi / 2313 ft gainGreen Mountain via Gregory Canyon and Ranger Trail: Boulder's Classic Summit Hike Green Mountain via Gregory Canyon and Ranger Trail is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Boulder, Colorado. This classic Boulder hike offers a challenging workout w...Read more -
Silverton, Colorado
Photograph Moose of the Animas River
Between the city of Silverton and prior to reaching the ghost town of Animas Forks a wonderful area of alpine beaver ponds that are teaming with trout, many species of ducks, beavers, and moose. Along the forest road in the early morning and evening many moose can be easily seen from the road wa...Read more -
Conifer, Colorado
Upper Maxwell Falls Trail
1.11 mi / 135 ft gainUpper Maxwell Falls Trail is an out-and-back trail, which is the shortest and most direct route to Maxwell Falls located near Conifer, Colorado. If you're looking for a little longer trail, check out this Maxwell Falls adventure for a roughly 4-mile loop hike.Read more -
Mosca, Colorado
Star Dune and High Dune Loop
5.08.49 mi / 1906.82 ft gainThere is no established trail or route to summit Star Dune which is the beauty of the ever changing and serene nature in the Great Sand Dune National Park. Star Dune is the tallest sand dune in North America, at 750' tall and reaching a summit of 8617'. However, High Dune to its north is at a hig...Read more -
Twin Lakes, Colorado
Kayak Twin Lakes
Twin Lakes are two bodies of water that are connected by a short run of water with a dam at the eastern end. There are a few different places to put in your boat including boat ramps by the access point on the east end of the lake. There is also a boat ramp and a place to seasonally rent boats by...Read more -
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Scotsman Trail Loop
5.01.09 mi / 128 ft gainScotsman Trail Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Colorado Springs, Colorado.Read more
