Outdoors

Two spectacular red-rock canyons in the Dominguez-Escalante NCA, offering incredible hiking, backpacking, petroglyphs, and waterfalls.

A scenic desert loop trail in McInnis Canyons National Conservation Area, featuring interesting rock formations and solitude.

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.

A popular and prominent peak near Evergreen, offering a challenging hike and fantastic panoramic views of the Front Range and Continental Divide.

The primary trail leading into Big Dominguez Canyon, offering hikers access to waterfalls, petroglyphs, and stunning desert scenery.

The larger of two magnificent canyons in the Dominguez-Escalante NCA, featuring a beautiful perennial stream, waterfalls, and ancient petroglyphs.

A unique and fun experience at Rifle Falls State Park that allows you to walk into a misty cave directly behind a beautiful waterfall.

A very steep and challenging trail in East Vail that climbs into the magnificent Eagles Nest Wilderness.

The well-maintained and challenging trail that leads hikers to the 9,708-foot summit of Bergen Peak in Evergreen.

A long, challenging trail that climbs steadily through the beautiful Lost Creek Wilderness, offering solitude and a great workout.

A gorgeous hike near Crested Butte, known for its world-class aspen groves, summer wildflowers, and fantastic mountain views.

A remote and beautiful trail that follows Beaver Creek through a stunning canyon wilderness, offering solitude and rugged scenery.

The scenic trail that starts at Beaver Lake and continues on to the more remote and stunningly beautiful Crystal Mill.

A strenuous and iconic peak in Boulder's skyline that offers one of the most rewarding 360-degree panoramic views on the Front Range.

The challenging but incredibly rewarding hike to the summit of one of Boulder's most prominent and recognizable mountains.

The quintessential Rocky Mountain National Park hike, a spectacular journey past a series of breathtakingly beautiful alpine lakes.

A classic Telluride hike that follows a wide, scenic path up a beautiful canyon to a powerful waterfall and access to further adventures.

The famous and grueling 12.6-mile (one-way) trail to the summit of Pikes Peak, America's Mountain. A true Colorado bucket-list challenge.

A fun, multi-use trail in the Buffalo Creek Recreation Area, offering a pleasant hike through a recovering burn scar with wide-open views.

A classic, strenuous out-and-back route to the summit of Bear Peak, typically starting from the NCAR trailhead in Boulder.

A beautiful, expansive meadow in Rocky Mountain National Park known for its abundant wildlife, particularly grazing elk.

A beautiful and easily accessible lake near the town of Marble, perfect for a short family hike, fishing, and picnicking.

A beautiful hike into the Mount Evans Wilderness leading to a chain of seven serene and secluded alpine lakes.