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
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Agnes Vaille Falls Hike
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Alderfer and Three Sisters Park
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Arch Rocks Hike in Rocky Mountain National Park
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Bear Canyon Loop Hike at NCAR
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Bear Creek Trail at Lair o’ the Bear Park
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Bear Lake Hike at Rocky Mountain National Park
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Bierstadt Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park
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Blue Grouse Trail at Golden Gate Canyon Park
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Boulder Falls
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Bridal Veil Falls in Idaho Springs
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Buffalo Creek Falls at Wellington Lake
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Calypso Cascades in Rocky Mountain National Park
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Canyon View Nature Trail at Castlewood Canyon
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Cascades Near Berthoud Falls
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Castlewood Canyon State Park Trails
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Chasm Falls in Rocky Mountain National Park
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Chautauqua Loop Trail in Boulder
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Clear Creek Trail in Downtown Golden
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Copeland Falls in Rocky Mountain National Park
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Cornet Falls Near Telluride Colorado
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Crown Hill Lake Trails
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Daniel’s Park Hikes
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Deer Creek Canyon Loop Hike
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Dream Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park
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East Plum Creek Trail in Castle Rock
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Echo Lake Trail Near Mt. Evans
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Elk Meadow Park – South Loop
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Elk Range Trail at Centennial Cone Park
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Emerald Lake Hike Rocky Mountain National Park
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Enchanted Mesa Trail Near Boulder, Colorado
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Evergreen Lake Trail
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Fallen Timbers Loop Hike at Fox Run Park
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Fish Creek Falls Near Steamboat Colorado
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Flatirons Vista Loop Trail
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Forsythe Canyon to Waterfall and Gross Reservoir
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Fountain Valley Trail at Roxborough State Park
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Garden of the Gods Ultimate Hiking Guide
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Georgetown Railroad Hike & Train Ride
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Glendale Farm Trail – Douglas County Open Space
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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.