Hike We Like: Mt. Shavano
The famed Angel of Shavano watches over this rewarding route up Colorado’s 17th-highest summit.
The famed Angel of Shavano watches over this rewarding route up Colorado’s 17th-highest summit.
This moderately-strenuous hike in the Indian Peaks Wilderness boasts some of Colorado’s best wildflower displays.
Explore a piece of land that was once a corporate retreat near Estes Park, and enjoy breathtaking views of the Longs Peak Diamond.
Here are some of our favorite Fido-friendly Front Range trails—all less than (or about) an hour’s drive from Denver.
Take a stroll through yesteryear along this peaceful hike near Estes Park, which ends in a lush meadow dotted with the ruins of historic homesteads.
This challenging trek connects the towns of Frisco and Breckenridge with a scenic trail through the White River National Forest.
One of Colorado’s most beloved hikes in RMNP is less crowded and offers exceptional views of Hallett Peak in the wintertime.
Discover a waterfall hidden in the belly of a mountain at this enchanting year-round hike near Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve.
Despite its proximity to the noisy interstate and the ever-busy DIA, First Creek is a reprieve from the hustle-and-bustle—and a perfect layover for weary travelers and suburbanites alike.
This choose-your-own adventure offers waterfalls, high-altitude lakes, and plenty of Colorado history.
This thigh-burner has a little bit of everything that makes Colorado hiking great, but it’s the billowy clouds dancing over the peaks that make it truly unique.
This high-elevation stroll near Granby offers a family-friendly way to explore a stunning alpine lake.
This mellow trail along the scenic northern foothills of Boulder County is especially enjoyable in fall and spring weather.
If St. Mary’s Glacier is too crowded for you, head to it’s neighbor—Loch Lomond.
This 3.5-mile trek through Rocky Mountain National Park is one of the best hikes to spot wildlife like deer, elk, and moose, especially during the fall season.
Get your fall color fix on this moderate hike through one of the state’s largest aspen groves, which leads to a mellow summit offering panoramic views of the Front Range.
This out-and-back trek through the Indian Peaks Wilderness’ tundra ends with an overlook of Colorado’s largest “river of ice.”
This towering giant in the San Juan Mountain Range promises 2,900 feet of elevation gain, swaths of wildflowers, and rewarding panoramic views.
This quiet trail in the southern end of Rocky Mountain National Park’s Wild Basin area culminates in an idyllic picnic landing next to two sparkling alpine lakes.
This incredible six-plus-mile trail has it all—waterfalls, natural pools, old miners caves—as well as extraordinary views of the town dubbed “the Switzerland of America.”