Nature & Wildlife

An iconic Boulder landmark offering numerous trails, panoramic city views, and a beautiful nature center. Perfect for all skill levels.

A lesser-known trail in Routt National Forest offering peaceful solitude through meadows and forests, with chances to see wildlife.

The spectacular and popular trail in RMNP that follows the Big Thompson River to Fern Falls, Fern Lake, and beyond.

The classic and very popular hike that leads to the beautiful and impressive Fern Falls in a scenic and dynamic canyon.

The beautiful and scenic trail that begins at the spectacular Fish Creek Falls and continues for miles into the national forest.

A short but steep trail in Golden Gate Canyon State Park that leads to the lovely and secluded Forgotten Valley Falls.

A spectacular and easily accessible 283-foot waterfall just outside of Steamboat Springs, one of the area's premier attractions.

A challenging high-altitude hike near Leadville, offering stunning panoramic views of the Mosquito and Sawatch ranges.

This refers to the Finch Lake Trail, a beautiful and less-crowded route in the Wild Basin area of RMNP.

An epic and very challenging high-alpine loop hike in the Holy Cross Wilderness that summits two 12,000-foot passes.

A stunningly beautiful subalpine lake in RMNP, set in a dramatic, fire-scarred cirque with incredible mountain views.

A very challenging and beautiful hike that continues past the famous Fish Creek Falls into the rugged Routt National Forest.

The classic and incredibly scenic high-alpine loop that includes Fancy Pass, Missouri Pass, and the beautiful Fancy and Missouri Lakes.

An iconic and beautifully symmetric peak in the San Juan Mountains that offers a fantastic and popular non-technical summit hike.

A spectacular viewpoint in the Black Canyon of the Gunnison, offering thrilling and dizzying views into the sheer-walled gorge.

A spectacular high-alpine loop near Crested Butte that combines the legendary 401 Trail with a visit to the beautiful Emerald Lake.

A long, strenuous, and beautiful trail that leads deep into the magnificent Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness.

A scenic and enjoyable trail in Garden of the Gods that offers fantastic views from a slightly elevated vantage point.

A beautiful waterfall located along the scenic and rugged Engineer Pass, a highlight of the Alpine Loop scenic byway.

A beautiful and powerful 60-foot waterfall in Rocky Mountain National Park, a popular destination on the scenic Fern Lake Trail.

A popular and beautiful hike just north of Durango that leads to a picturesque waterfall in a lovely, shaded canyon.

The spectacular grand finale of the most popular hike in Rocky Mountain National Park, a stunning lake surrounded by jagged peaks.

An easy, family-friendly trail in Boulder's Chautauqua Park that offers a peaceful walk through a beautiful ponderosa pine forest.

A spectacular area along the Alpine Loop renowned for having one of the most incredible wildflower displays in all of Colorado.

A long and challenging high-elevation trail that offers incredible, expansive views of the Roaring Fork Valley and beyond.