Meeker, Colorado

Top Spots in and near Meeker

  • Rifle, Colorado

    Coyote and Squirrel Trails Loop

    5.0
    1.63 mi / 164 ft gain
    Rifle Falls State Park is situated just 14 miles north east of major Colorado highway I-70. The park offers a wide variety of activities including hiking, fishing, biking, photography, camping, and spelunking (for the especially adventurous). There are several trails at Rifle Falls, the most pop...
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  • Rifle, Colorado

    Rifle Falls

    4.7
    0.63 mi / 85 ft gain
    RIfle Falls is located up Rifle Canyon just outside of the town of Rifle on I-70 in Southern Colorado. After driving by the sign for this gem many times on my drives from Utah to Colorado I made a short detour to check out the falls and have some lunch. The state park is small with a some short ...
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  • Rifle, Colorado

    Rifle Gap Reservoir

    5.0
    1.54 mi / 46 ft gain
    Rifle Gap Reservoir is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Rifle, Colorado.
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  • Rifle, Colorado

    Rifle Arch

    2.57 mi / 699 ft gain
    ...Who doesn't enjoy a beautiful scenic hike that takes you to a remote hidden arch?! Rifle Arch is a hidden gem that hasn't gotten a lot of recognition, but maybe that's a good thing. Up until recently discovering this arch, I had never heard of it or seen photos of it. It sits just North of th...
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  • Meeker, Colorado

    Backpacking Lost Lake

    This is an intermediate trip involving leave no trace camping practices, 5.5-6miles of approach with approximately 1500ft of climbing before dropping some 800 feet into the valley that holds West Lost Lake.The draw of the West Lost Lakes area is that it is a relatively easy approach to undisturbe...
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  • Gypsum, Colorado

    Camp at Heart Lake

    Ever wanted to pick a spot on the map and just GO for the weekend? That's exactly how we discovered Heart Lake. Our only recommendation is don't do it in October, when it might snow. A lot.As there's not much to do other than hike around up there, we combined the day with a morning mountain bike ...
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  • New Castle, Colorado

    Mt. Colorow Overlook

    2.68 mi / 794 ft gain
    Although this hike could be done in a loop, it is also doable in the out-and-back format. I would recommend the out-and-back during winter months when the more eastern loop (beginning around Mustang Dr) is vulnerable to small avalanches. If you want to do this hike in the winter, head on Alder A...
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  • Garfield County, United States

    Hike the Devil's Causeway Loop

    5.0
    10.5 mi / 1550 ft gain
    Crossing the Devil's Causeway is a rite of passage for Colorado hikers. The dramatic exposure will terrify some and exhilarate others, but the loop offers much more than the short rocky expanse that's the draw for most people.The Approach: From the trailhead at Stillwater Reservoir, the East Fork...
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  • Moffat County, Colorado

    Float the Yampa River through Dinosaur National Monument

    With amazing rivers and hikes, adventure, solitude, diverse wildlife, world-class geology, fascinating human history, oh, and dinosaur fossils, this place is not to be missed.The 46-mile long Yampa River in Dinosaur National Monument sources from Steamboat Springs, and is the last large free-flow...
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  • Glenwood Springs, Colorado

    Glenwood Hot Springs

    4.5
    Glenwood is best known for its large hot springs pool, kept between 90 and 93 degrees, while the minerals in the water are meant to provide a natural therapy to the body. There is also a smaller therapy pool, at 104 degrees, and a spa, as well. You'll find all the amenities you need here, and wi...
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  • Glenwood Springs, Colorado

    Grizzly Creek Trail

    5.0
    7.08 mi / 1873 ft gain
    Take exit 121 off Interstate 70 (a rest stop exit), and follow signs to a secondary parking lot near Grizzly Creek. This is a great addition to the nearby Hanging Lake & Spouting Rock hikes just 4 miles East on I-70. Because these two are so popular, Grizzly Creek is a great, not very well k...
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  • Glenwood Springs, Colorado

    Hanging Lake

    4.7
    3.06 mi / 1168 ft gain
    Hanging Lake is a beautifully unique natural wonder. Surrounded by dramatic, pine tree lined cliffs, a unique community of hanging plants thrive beside waterfalls cascading in to this glimmering turquoise pool of water. If this isn’t enough to entice you- the trail leading up to the lake is rathe...
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  • Glenwood Springs, Colorado

    Spouting Rock via Hanging Lakes Trail

    4.4
    2.85 mi / 1529 ft gain
    To get to Spouting Rock you need to take the same trailhead as Hanging Lake. I made the hike in the offseason when there was still ice on the trail and using crampons were imperative. The hike to Hanging Lake is rather steep and while it's only about 1.2 miles long it takes about an hour. Once yo...
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Camping and Lodging in Meeker

Marvine Campground
Meeker, Colorado

Marvine Campground

Shepherds Rim Campground
Meeker, Colorado

Shepherds Rim Campground

Glenwood Springs West / Colorado River KOA Holiday
Silt, Colorado

Glenwood Springs West / Colorado River KOA Holiday

Craig KOA Journey
Craig, Colorado

Craig KOA Journey

Guides, Insights and Stories from Meeker

New Permit & Shuttle System for Hanging Lake, Colorado

New Permit & Shuttle System for Hanging Lake, Colorado

Brynn Schmidt