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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Estes Park, ColoradoWind River, Storm Pass, Sprague Lake, and Glacier Creek Loop
6.45 mi / 945 ft gainWind River, Storm Pass, Sprague Lake, and Glacier Creek Loop trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Estes Park, Colorado.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 -
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 -
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 -
Walsenburg, ColoradoHorseshoe Lake
Horseshoe Lake in Lathrop State Park delivers calm-water paddling against a backdrop of the Spanish Peaks—twin volcanic "stocks" rising nearly 14,000 feet to dominate the southern Colorado skyline. The 150-acre reservoir enforces wakeless speeds, creating a serene environment for kayaking, canoei...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 -
Evergreen, ColoradoSummit Lake to Upper Chicago Lake via Chicago Lakes Trail
5.02.46 mi / 1247 ft gainSummit Lake to Upper Chicago Lake via Chicago Lakes Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Georgetown, Colorado.Read more -
Denver, Colorado
Washington Park Loop
5.02.34 mi / 72 ft gainWashington Park in located near Denver South High School is the perfect spot for a run, walk, or an afternoon picnic! This paved loop is just over 2 miles and offers up scenic views of both Grasmere Lake and Smith Lake. This is also a family-friendly destination with a playground for the kids and...Read more -
Granby, Colorado
Monarch Lake Loop
5.04.06 mi / 240 ft gainHiking the Monarch Lake Loop in Granby, Colorado is amazing! If you have older children, this is a great place to take them out on the trial. Perfect weather in August of 50 degrees, You'll started at about 8345 feet of elevation and ended at 8950 feet. This is a very easy-moderate and great hike...Read more -
Westcliffe, Colorado
Venable-Comanche Trail
5.012.08 mi / 4085 ft gainHead out on the breathtaking Venable-Comanche Loop Trail, a challenging high-altitude adventure in Colorado's majestic Sangre de Cristo Wilderness. This spectacular 12-mile loop offers hikers an unforgettable journey through diverse alpine ecosystems, featuring cascading waterfalls, pristine moun...Read more -
Grand Junction, ColoradoSerpents Trail
3.75 mi / 896 ft gainKnown as the "crookedest road in the world" when it was built in the early 1900s, the Serpents Trail in Colorado National Monument is one of the most distinctive hikes near Grand Junction. The trail follows the route of the original road into the monument — a relentlessly switchbacking path car...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 -
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 -
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
