FunColoradoHikes Blog

(photo: family on top of Chief Mountain)

Having family or friends visit this summer? Do you want to show them some of Colorado’s famous beauty? These are the best hikes for the occasion - we know from experience. They offer great views, easy or moderate hiking, and a fun day out in the mountains!

Chief Mountain (1 hour hike to top - uphill)

Rosalie/Mt. Bierstadt (scenic 1 hour drive from Denver - Rosalie is short and sweet)

Alderfer Three Sisters (really good hike for elderly hikers and young children)

See the main Fun Colorado Hikes website for more great hikes!

(photo: Alderfer Three Sisters hike in autumn)

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Trails, trails, everywhere!  Look at the mainsite here for the answers that many people have like: Which trails are best?  Which ones are closer to Denver? Where are the great scenic views? Which hikes are good for avid hikers and those who are occasional hikers?

It doesn’t get any better than this!

(Photo: Sunset over Mt. Evans)

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Do you love Colorado wildlife? Well, if you do, get out on the trail and you are sure to see something that catches your eye whether it is white tail deer, coyote, elk. Some of the more rare creatures that are only found in specific areas of Colorado are: Rocky Mountain Big Horn Sheep, moose, and mountain goats. It is a thrill to see them while hiking.

Several hikes in Rocky Mountain National Park are areas where moose have been spotted. The trail where we saw a moose is called: Bierstadt Lake trail. 

 For a glimpse of Rocky Mountain Big Horn Sheep, try these trails: Mt. Bierstadt, Rosalie Trail, Square Tops (coming soon), Silver Dollar Lake Trail.

 If you want to see some mountain goats, you can visit the Mt. Evans Highway and Summit Lake or Mt. Bierstadt and Guanella pass areas. (In the center of the photo below there are two shaggy, white, mountain goats among the rocks at the summit of Mt. Evans - look closely).

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