Hike We Like: Mt. Royal in Frisco
This lung-buster delivers the most bang for your buck with a near-vertical scramble from town to sweeping views across the Tenmile Range and over Summit County.
Hikes We Like
Hike We Like: Harrison Plane Crash Site in Palmer Lake
Trek to the remains of a Cessna O-1 Bird Dog that, despite going down in a 1952 snowstorm, seems frozen in time in this ponderosa pine forest.
Hike We Like: Willow Creek Falls Near Silverthorne
This moderate journey through the Eagles Nest Wilderness deposits hardy hikers past wildflower meadows and through thick woods to a year-round, tiered cascade.
Hike We Like: Mt. Sanitas in Boulder
You barely need to leave downtown to score the best views over Boulder.
Nederland: Lost Lake via Hessie Trail Snowshoe Hike
Spend a winter morning playing in fluffy powder on this moderately challenging out-and-back that climbs to a frozen lake layered with snow.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
