Perfect-For-Fall Day Hikes Near Denver
Golden hour is upon us: Here, 15 hikes near Denver that are perfect for fall.

Early fall in Colorado means cooler nights, earlier sunsets, and a panoply of radiant hues throughout the Front Range. See the best of autumn in the Centennial State with these 15 accessible hikes—all less than 90 minutes from Denver.
Fall Hikes We Like

Empire: Stanley Mountain Trail

Conifer: Elk Falls at Staunton State Park

Nederland: Caribou Ranch Loop

Idaho Springs: Loch Lomond

Allenspark: St. Vrain Mountain

Breckenridge: Mohawk Lakes in Summit County

Grant: North Twin Cone Peak

Boulder: Left Hand Trail

Golden: Peaks to Plains Trail

Conifer: Meyer Ranch Park Loop

Central City: Central City Cemetery

Nederland: Lost Lake via the Hessie Trailhead

Grant: Kenosha Pass

Golden: Raccoon Trail in Golden Gate Canyon State Park
