Browsing Hikes Near Denver
Bergen Peak Trail at Elk Meadow Open Space Park
In the beautiful town mountain town of Evergreen lies Bergen Peak at Elk Meadow Open Space Park. This is a popular hike spot for locals as well as vacationers. The trail offers easy access by
Chief Mountain Trail
Chief Mountain Trail is one of the most exciting climbs from parking lot to summit. This is a very popular day hike due to its mountain beauty, convenience to Denver, and its relatively short length
Dawson Butte Ranch Trail
Located just five miles south of Castle Rock, Dawson Butte Ranch Park offers a five mile loop trail that is easy-moderate over rolling terrain and through beautiful trees and meadows. The trail also offers views
Maxwell Falls Cliff Loop Trail
From the parking lot (upper Maxwell Falls trailhead) start down the trail toward the falls. The trail will fork two times; take the left trail both times and you will be moving up a slight
Glendale Farm Open Space Trail
This is one great hike just outside of Denver! It offers a 1.6 mile loop trail that crosses rolling hills covered in tall wavy grass, scrub oak, grazing cows, and rock croppings. You will amble
Sunny Aspen Trail and Old Ski Run Trail (Meyer Ranch Park)
Grab a park map at the parking lot or trailhead. For an easy trail choose Lodgepole Loop trail (approx. 2.5 mile hike roundtrip from parking lot). For a more challenging hike, follow Owl’s Perch trail
St. Mary’s Glacier Trail
This is a very popular hike that will lead you to some of the most breathtaking scenery around! From the parking lot you will hike about ½ mile up a gentle slope. This trail is
Bear Creek and Bruin Bluff Trails at Lair O’ the Bear Park
A nice easy loop hike at the Lair O’ the Bear Park starts at the parking lot and follows the Bear Creek Trail west, then go left over the bridge to Castor Cutoff Trail to
Burro Trail
Burro Trail is in Golden Gate Canyon State Park. It is one of the more challenging hikes in the park and is just a 30 minute drive from Golden and west Denver. This is a
Devil’s Head National Recreation Trail
The trail begins by passing through several large Aspen stands that are quite beautiful; especially in autumn. The hike continues to wind its way up through Evergreen forest and around huge granite boulders. Through the
Eagle’s View Trail at Reynolds Park Open Space Park
This hike offers a variety of terrain, with a winding trail through meadow and forest taking hikers to the big payoff at the Eagle’s View point – views! From the parking lot, take Oxen Draw
Sisters Trail at Alderfer Three Sisters Park
Alderfer Three Sisters Open Space Park offers a variety of trails to chose from. The Sisters Trail is good choice for a variety of terrain and views. This hike leads through meadow and proceeds through