Estes Park: Emerald Lake Trail in Rocky Mountain National Park
High on the list of Colorado’s most scenic destinations, this iconic Rocky Mountain National Park hike is a must in fall for leaf-peepers.
Hikes We Like
Fort Collins: Arthur’s Rock Loop in Lory State Park
Lory State Park boasts 30 miles of sinuous trails through the foothills, like this view-packed trek to the park’s marquee high point.
Golden: The Golden Gate Canyon State Park Loop
On a crisp bluebird day, this epic hike in the closest state park to Denver offers plenty of fall color and vistas for hikers, bikers, and equestrians.
Hike We Like: The Boulder Skyline Traverse
Ever wish the view never ended? It doesn’t on this all-day hike across Boulder’s ragged horizon.
Rocky Mountain National Park: Glacier Gorge Snowshoe Hike
Explore one of Colorado’s most dramatic alpine valleys on this better-in-winter romp through the national park.
Boulder: Shanahan Ridge Snowshoe Hike
Soak in unobstructed views of the Flatirons and meander through serene wooded sections on this moderately challenging lollipop-loop.
Rocky Mountain National Park: Sandbeach Lake Snowshoe Hike
This less-trodden trail in Rocky Mountain National Park ends at a frozen alpine lake, where you’re treated to views of Longs Peak and the beautiful Keyboard of the Winds rock formations.
Rocky Mountain National Park: Bear Lake to Hollowell Park Snowshoe Hike
This one-way route in the heart of Rocky Mountain National Park is a great intermediate snowshoe or backcountry ski adventure.
Monarch: Old Monarch Pass Snowshoe Hike
Instead of sitting in I-70 traffic this weekend, head south to enjoy this mellow snowshoe or ski trail along the historic Old Monarch Pass road to crest the Continental Divide for big-time vistas.
Central City: Central City Cemetery
Century-old grave markers dot this easy, meandering hike through aspen-filled Central City Cemetery.
Allenspark: St. Vrain Mountain
Break through a mixed forest with splashes of fall color to big-time vistas of the serrated skyline of the Continental Divide.
Nederland: Lost Lake via the Hessie Trailhead
Score a panorama of yellow aspens on this fall-perfect, 4-mile round-trip to Lost Lake outside of Nederland.
Estes Park: Longs Peak via the Keyhole Route
Climb to the crown of the Front Range on an all-day adventure.
Fort Collins: Creedmore Lakes to the North Fork Cache la Poudre River
Choose your own adventure in this liquid labyrinth in northern Colorado’s high country.
Boulder: Green Mountain’s West Ridge
This mellow hike is the easiest route up Green Mountain, the middle peak among Boulder’s five signature summits.
Hikes We Like: Mt. Morrison South Ridge Trail
This stunning trail just outside of Morrison leads to an expansive summit with a 360-degree view of the Front Range and beyond.
Hike We Like: North America’s Largest Dinosaur Tracksite
This little-known trail in southeastern Colorado’s Comanche National Grassland leads to more than 1,300 dinosaur footprints exposed along the banks of the Purgatoire River.
Snowshoe We Like: Wild Basin in Rocky Mountain National Park
With three frozen waterfalls and cascades to choose from, the main trail through this beautiful basin lets you select the destination and length of your next winter adventure.
Hike We Like: Mt. Muscoco Trail
It’s only two miles to this 8,020-foot summit near Colorado Springs, but you’ll need to climb more than 1,000 vertical feet and scramble over a few boulders to reach it.
Hike We Like: Notch Mountain
Follow in pilgrims’ footsteps to view the iconic cross of snow that formed the centerpiece of a now-defunct national monument near Vail.