Colorado
Looking for the best hiking in Colorado? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Colorado. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top Hiking Spots in and near Colorado
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Conifer, Colorado
Davis Ponds Trail
4.02.31 mi / 295 ft gainDavis Ponds Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Conifer, Colorado.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 is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Boulder, Colorado.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 -
Fairplay, Colorado
Climb Horseshoe Mountain via Boudoir Couloir
7 mi / 2500 ft gainHorseshoe Mountain is a peak that is ranked in the top 100 tallest peaks in Colorado at 13,898 feet, and it can be done in the summer but is arguably more fun in the spring as a snow climb. Avalanche safety, snow climbing, and snow safety experience is necessary. To get to the trailhead, follo...Read more -
Woodland Park, Colorado
Lovell Gulch Trail
5.22 mi / 814 ft gainLovell Gulch Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Woodland Park, Colorado.Read more -
Boulder, Colorado
Rattlesnake Gulch Trail
3.49 mi / 1093 ft gainRattlesnake Gulch Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Eldorado Springs, 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 -
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 -
Larimer County, Colorado
The Loch Lake Trail via Glacier Gorge Trail
5.53 mi / 1072 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 -
Denver, Colorado
Westerly Creek Trail
2.25 mi / 105 ft gainWesterly Creek Trail is an out-and-back trail that is good for all skill levels located near Denver, Colorado.Read more -
Crested Butte, Colorado
The Copper Creek Trail to Copper Lake
5.011.53 mi / 2264 ft gainThe Copper Creek Trail to Copper Lake is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Crested Butte, Colorado.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 -
Idaho Springs, Colorado
Chinns Lake Trail
4.02.7 mi / 741 ft gainChinns Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Idaho Springs, Colorado.Read more -
Rifle, Colorado
Rifle Falls
5.00.63 mi / 85 ft gainRifle Falls is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Silt, Colorado.Read more -
Mosca, Colorado
Sand Dunes Loop Trail
5.03 mi / 650 ft gainSand Dunes Loop Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Mosca, Colorado.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