Rocky Mountains

A magnificent 13,000-foot pass in the Mount Sneffels Wilderness, providing a stunning viewpoint over Blue Lakes and Yankee Boy Basin.

A classic and stunningly beautiful hike in the Brainard Lake Recreation Area, leading past several lakes to the magnificent Blue Lake.

The world-famous trail that leads hikers to the stunningly vibrant Blue Lakes in the heart of the Mount Sneffels Wilderness.

A stunningly beautiful, classic alpine lake located in the Indian Peaks Wilderness, known for its deep blue water and dramatic mountain backdrop.

A scenic drive that provides access to campgrounds and trailheads near Carbondale, including the popular Avalanche Creek area.

An iconic and breathtakingly beautiful set of three alpine lakes in the Mount Sneffels Wilderness, arguably one of Colorado's most scenic hikes.

A very steep and challenging trail that climbs the mountainside directly above Glenwood Springs, offering incredible views of the town and valley.

The official trail for the Blackmer Loop, a scenic and rewarding hike on Emerald Mountain with iconic views of Steamboat Springs.

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 loop through aspen groves and evergreen forests at Beaver Creek, offering beautiful mountain views and summer wildflowers.

A spectacular hike in the Mount Sneffels Wilderness, leading to a stunning alpine basin famous for its vibrant summer wildflowers.

The most popular and accessible (though still extremely difficult) wilderness route into the depths of the Black Canyon. For experts only.

An accessible and scenic loop on Emerald Mountain in Steamboat Springs, offering great views of the ski resort and Yampa Valley.

One of Colorado's most challenging 14ers, a sacred peak of the Navajo people that offers a rugged and unforgettable mountaineering adventure.

A popular combination of two scenic trails on Emerald Mountain, creating a longer loop with varied scenery and great views.

A legendary and extremely dangerous 4x4 trail famous for its terrifyingly narrow switchbacks descending into Telluride. For experts only.

A scenic and enjoyable loop hike in Golden Gate Canyon State Park that offers great views, aspen groves, and a beautiful forest setting.

A spectacular and challenging hike in the Lost Creek Wilderness, famous for its otherworldly summit filled with bizarre granite rock formations.

The classic and rewarding hike to the summit of Bergen Peak, starting from Elk Meadow Park in Evergreen.

A prime wildlife watching spot in Rocky Mountain National Park where majestic Bighorn Sheep come to graze and lick essential minerals.

An easy, family-friendly trail on the west side of Rocky Mountain National Park, famous for its expansive meadows and frequent moose sightings.

A beautiful SWA adjacent to Elk Meadow Park that contains the upper slopes and summit of Bergen Peak, offering excellent hiking and wildlife viewing.

An easy, accessible boardwalk on the west side of RMNP that offers fantastic opportunities to see beavers and moose in their natural habitat.

A notoriously steep and challenging trail that climbs directly up Vail Mountain, famous as a favorite fitness hike for locals.