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The best hikes in Colorado are so much more than a chance to get some exercise. They’re also immersive experiences that invite travelers to slow down, be mindful, and engage all of their senses—like pausing to hear the call of a white-breasted nuthatch or breathing deeply to inhale the scent of pine.
And whether you’re an experienced mountaineer or more of a casual ambler, you’ll find plenty of routes that meet your criteria in Colorado, which is home to more than 39,000 miles of trails. The best hikes in the state are as diverse as the landscape itself, taking travelers through colorful and ever-changing terrain—from wildflower-dotted meadows and craggy red rock formations to golden-hued aspen groves and cerulean alpine lakes.
Before your next trip to the Centennial State, toss a pair of sturdy hiking boots (and a few pairs of hiking socks) into your bag. Then, dig into this list of the best hikes in Colorado. Enjoy exploring on two feet.
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Colorado’s Mount Sanitas is easily accessible from downtown Boulder.
Easily accessible from downtown Boulder, this popular out-and-back route is short, at just 2.4 miles round trip, but still very difficult because it gains 1,323 feet of elevation. As you pass by striking rock formations and through grassy open meadows on the way to Mount Sanitas’s 6,843-foot summit, you’ll have expansive views of Boulder’s cityscape and the plains beyond. Turn this into a longer loop by taking the East Ridge and Sanitas Valley trails back to the trailhead.
Just a 30-minute drive from downtown Denver, Mount Galbraith Park in Golden is home to more than 5 miles of trails, including the 2.6-mile round trip Cedar Gulch route. It’s a steep hike, but one that offers sweeping views of Golden, Denver, and Colorado’s eastern plains. For a longer adventure, tack on the 1.6-mile Mount Galbraith Loop at the top of this 7,260-foot peak. The park’s trails are only open to hikers, meaning you won’t have to worry about dodging speedy mountain bikers on the way up or down.
For a route that suits all seasons, Fish Creek Falls is perfect for beginners and experts alike.
The hike to Fish Creek Falls in Steamboat Springs is a popular all-seasons route for beginner to intermediate hikers. The hike to the base of the falls is only a half-mile round trip, so plan to extend your trek to a second waterfall, Upper Fish Creek Falls (around 5 miles round trip), or beyond to Long Lake (13 miles round trip).
In the far southwest corner of Colorado, Mesa Verde National Park protects more than 52,000 acres of land inhabited by ancestral Pueblo people starting around 1,400 years ago. The park is best known for its 600 cliff
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