Do you want to witness the beauty of Colorado through hikes near Denver? Colorado is home to a lot of hiking trail options with each one feeling like a different experience every time. The variety of trails has specific features which is unique to or highlight each hike. Whether it has to do with the the elevation, the views, the landscapes, the towering rock formations which highlight the area, or the bodies of water on or near the trail; each package is worth the trip and should be added to your bucket list. The hikes have been profiled below and have been categorized as such for easy reference. Explore all of these Colorado hikes categorized by the main beauty or feature of the hike. Do take some time to scan through the hikes by beauty profiles depending on your taste. Be sure to download our Free Hiking Guide to help you prepare and pack smart for your dayhikes.
Lakes
Waterfall Hikes
High Country
Wildflowers
Peak Top Views
Red Rocks
Brooks and Streams
Mountain Range Views
Bluff Top Views
Canyons
Caves
Cliffs
Meadows
Rock Formations
Grasslands
Ruins
Wetlands
Aaron Johnson has been hiking in Colorado for over 20 years. The owner and editor of Dayhikes Near Denver, Aaron writes every trail profile as a local guide who has hiked hundreds of miles of trails along the Front Range and deep in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado.