Denver metro and surrounding suburbs
An iconic and beautiful pair of alpine lakes located in the Mount Evans Wilderness, a classic and challenging Colorado hike.
A short but steep hike to a fantastic summit that offers huge, 360-degree panoramic views for relatively little effort.
The challenging and beautiful trail that leads from Echo Lake high into the Mount Evans Wilderness to the stunning Chicago Lakes.
A fantastic trail on South Table Mountain that offers incredible nighttime views of the sparkling Denver city skyline.
The official number for the classic and strenuous trail that climbs to the picturesque Chicago Lakes in the Mount Evans Wilderness.
A beautiful and lively paved path that follows Clear Creek through the heart of historic downtown Golden.
A major urban greenway that stretches over 40 miles, providing a fantastic paved path for biking, running, and walking through Denver.
A Jefferson County Open Space park featuring a fantastic and challenging long-distance loop trail for hikers, bikers, and equestrians.
The historic ruins of a massive stone dam within Castlewood Canyon State Park, a fascinating landmark and the centerpiece of many hikes.
A lovely loop in Mount Falcon Park that combines the historic Castle Trail with the scenic Meadow Trail for a varied hiking experience.
The western trailhead for Centennial Cone Park, providing access to the popular 12-mile loop and other shorter trail options.
An easy and accessible nature trail at the Audubon Center, perfect for birdwatching and a peaceful family walk.
The northern trailhead for Centennial Cone Park, offering access from Clear Creek Canyon and a steep climb into the main park loop.
An easy, family-friendly trail that follows Cherry Creek on the floor of Castlewood Canyon State Park, passing by the historic dam ruins.
A short and easy trail that provides direct access to the impressive ruins of the historic Castlewood Canyon Dam.
A fantastic and popular loop hike that showcases the best of Castlewood Canyon, from the creek bottom to the canyon rim.
The official trail to the summit of Carpenter Peak, a 6.4-mile round-trip journey to the best viewpoint in Roxborough State Park.
The signature hike of Roxborough State Park, a challenging climb to a summit with unparalleled views of the park and beyond.
The highest point in Roxborough State Park, offering a fantastic summit view of the park's iconic red-rock formations and the Denver skyline.
A scenic and popular trail in Mount Falcon Park that leads to the ruins of a historic stone mansion, offering great views.
A challenging and remote trail in the Mount Evans Wilderness leading to the beautiful and secluded Bluebird Lake.
A fun, flowing, and sometimes spooky singletrack trail in the Buffalo Creek area, popular with mountain bikers and hikers.
A popular multi-use trail in Golden Gate Canyon State Park that connects several key points and offers beautiful scenery.
A scenic and enjoyable loop hike in Golden Gate Canyon State Park that offers great views, aspen groves, and a beautiful forest setting.
The classic and rewarding hike to the summit of Bergen Peak, starting from Elk Meadow Park in Evergreen.