Looking for Colorado hikes that are easy on your legs and close to Denver? Explore our growing set of over 50 detailed hiking trail profiles. Surprisingly, some of the best destination hikes in Colorado are some of the easiest and right out your back door. If you are searching for a great hike for visiting family and friends, check out our page of hike profiles recommended for your out of state guests. And if you are looking for a strategic set of beginner hikes that build in difficulty, check out our 10 Easy Beginner Hikes Near Denver.
Adams Falls in Rocky Mountain National Park
Agnes Vaille Falls Hike
Alderfer and Three Sisters Park
Arch Rocks Hike in Rocky Mountain National Park
Bear Canyon Loop Hike at NCAR
Bear Creek Trail at Lair o’ the Bear Park
Bear Lake Hike at Rocky Mountain National Park
Bierstadt Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park
Blue Grouse Trail at Golden Gate Canyon Park
Boulder Falls
Bridal Veil Falls in Idaho Springs
Buffalo Creek Falls at Wellington Lake
Calypso Cascades in Rocky Mountain National Park
Canyon View Nature Trail at Castlewood Canyon
Cascades Near Berthoud Falls
Castlewood Canyon State Park Trails
Chasm Falls in Rocky Mountain National Park
Chautauqua Loop Trail in Boulder
Clear Creek Trail in Downtown Golden
Copeland Falls in Rocky Mountain National Park
Cornet Falls Near Telluride Colorado
Crown Hill Lake Trails
Daniel’s Park Hikes
Deer Creek Canyon Loop Hike
Dream Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park
East Plum Creek Trail in Castle Rock
Echo Lake Trail Near Mt. Evans
Eleven Mile State Park Interpretive Trail
Elk Meadow Park – South Loop
Elk Range Trail at Centennial Cone Park
Emerald Lake Hike Rocky Mountain National Park
Enchanted Mesa Trail Near Boulder, Colorado
Evergreen Lake Trail
Fallen Timbers Loop Hike at Fox Run Park
Fish Creek Falls Near Steamboat Colorado
Flatirons Vista Loop Trail
Forsythe Canyon to Waterfall and Gross Reservoir
Fountain Valley Trail at Roxborough State Park
Garden of the Gods Ultimate Hiking Guide
Georgetown Railroad Hike & Train Ride
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.