Estes Park is one of the best vacation destinations in Colorado because it is the gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park. Estes Park is situated on the east side of Rocky Mountain National Park which contains incredible views of the Rocky Mountains, and over 350 miles of hiking trails. Many families choose to camp in the park at Moraine Park Campground, and others choose from the great selection of mountain cabins and vacation rentals in the area. From wherever you camp or stay, there are a myriad of day hikes you can set out on.
Estes Park is just 90 minutes from Denver, and an Estes Park Shuttle is available from the Denver International Airport.
Odessa Lake Hike in Rocky Mountain National Park
Lake Helene Hike in Rocky Mountain National Park
Grace Falls Hike in Rocky Mountain National Park
Flattop Mountain in Rocky Mountain National Park
Cub Lake Loop in Rocky Mountain National Park
Moraine Park Loop Hike in Rocky Mountain National Park
Calypso Cascades in Rocky Mountain National Park
Fan Falls in Rocky Mountain National Park
Lion Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park
Trio Falls Hike in Rocky Mountain National Park
Chasm Falls in Rocky Mountain National Park
Ypsilon Lake Hike in Rocky Mountain National Park
Sandbeach Lake Hike in Rocky Mountain National Park
Falcon Falls in Rocky Mountain National Park
Horseshoe Falls in Rocky Mountain National Park
Ypsilon Falls in Rocky Mountain National Park
Ouzel Lake Hike in Rocky Mountain National Park
Bluebird Lake in Rocky Mountain National Park
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.