Summer Activities

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 breathtaking National Park featuring a sheer, deep, and narrow canyon carved by the Gunnison River, offering dramatic and dizzying views.

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.

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

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

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.