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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Boulder, Colorado
Red Rocks and Anemone Trail Loop
1.26 mi / 459 ft gainRed Rocks and Anemone Trail Loop is a loop trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Boulder, Colorado.Read more -
Rifle, Colorado
Rifle Gap Reservoir
5.01.54 mi / 46 ft gainRifle Gap Reservoir is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Rifle, Colorado.Read more -
Denver, Colorado
City Park Perimeter Loop
5.03.85 mi / 171 ft gainCity Park Perimeter Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Denver, Colorado.Read more -
Estes Park, Colorado
Chapin Pass Trail to Mount Chapin
3.95 mi / 1316 ft gainChapin Pass Trail to Mount Chapin is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Estes Park, Colorado.Read more -
Golden, Colorado
North Table Mountain and Mesa Top Trail Loop
5.03.19 mi / 529.25 ft gainThe hike starts out from the North Table Mountain Park parking lot just east of Highway 93 on the North Table Loop Trail, with a half-mile fire road straight up the mountain. This fire road is by far the most strenuous part of the hike, and is essentially the sole elevation gain for the hike; onc...Read more -
Salida, Colorado
Tube the Arkansas River in Salida
5.00.6 mi / 3 ft gainThere are so many options for floating down the Arkansas River in Salida, CO, but a simple, fun, and easily accessible option is tubing. The easiest and most central way to tube the river is to begin your float at the first whitewater feature at the beginning of the walking path (right behind H...Read more -
Vail, Colorado
Ski the Minturn Mile
The Minturn Mile is best accessed after spending the day at Vail, but can be done so with skins and skis from the base. This description will assume you have access to the lifts at Vail by parking at one of the many resort/town parking areas. From either the top of Game Creek Express or Wildwoo...Read more -
Bellvue, ColoradoHewlett Gulch Trail
5.07.82 mi / 1211 ft gainHewlett Gulch Trail is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a river located near Durango, Colorado.Read more -
Ouray, Colorado
Mineral Creek OHV Trail
14.04 mi / 3307 ft gainMineral Creek OHV Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Ouray, Colorado.Read more -
Fruita, Colorado
Alcove Nature Trail
0.92 mi / 197 ft gainAlcove Nature Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Grand Junction, Colorado.Read more -
Denver, Colorado
Rocky Mountain Lake Park
1.03 mi / 49 ft gainRocky Mountain Lake Park in Denver is a serene urban park offering various outdoor activities. The park is open daily from 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM. Visitors can enjoy fishing, walking or jogging around the lake, picnicking, or birdwatching. The park has open grassy areas, playgrounds, and stunnin...Read more -
Boulder, Colorado
Doudy Draw Trail
5.04.37 mi / 433 ft gainDoudy Draw Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Boulder, Colorado.Read more -
Buena Vista, Colorado
Missouri Mountain to Mount Oxford to Mount Belford
15.13 mi / 7361.02 ft gainLooking to bag some Colorado 14'ers? Well, here's your chance to get three of them in one hike. It's a long day so it is important to start early, be prepared, and keep your eye on the weather. While other Colorado 14'ers have a similar length, this hike is particularly hard on the body because o...Read more -
Montrose, ColoradoTomichi Trail
4.01.26 mi / 1722 ft gainTomichi Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Cimarron, Colorado.Read more -
Leadville, ColoradoMount Sherman from Iowa Gultch
5.04.23 mi / 2024 ft gainMount Sherman from Iowa Gultch is an out-and-back trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Leadville, Colorado.Read more -
Clifton, ColoradoMount Garfield
3.41 mi / 1808 ft gainMount Garfield is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Palisade, Colorado.Read more
