Open and Closed Hiking Trails

Here you’ll find a list of the nearly 200 hikes on Dayhikes Near Denver with information on what trails and parks are closed and how to get updated information about when they will open. Those without closure information were considered open as of Saturday, May 23rd 2020. However, any of these parks and trails can be closed at any moment by parks departments and local governments. Because of this, verify the trail’s status with the individual park or forest service ranger district before traveling to the trailhead. Additionally, note and follow directions at the trailhead regarding parking, hiking, and distancing.

Currently, Colorado is under a Safer at Home Order until further notice. “Local and personal outdoor recreation” is recognized as a “necessary activity” in the order. See section H in the linked document for the current State recreation protocols, giving attention to the 10-mile rule for outdoor recreation. In short, hike local until guidelines are revisited on May 27th. The Executive Order from the State of Colorado is tentatively set to expire on May 27th. It can be amended or extended at any time, so check for updates at the Colorado Executive Orders site.

It’s important to note that while many trailheads are open, some restrooms and most visitor centers are closed. The list below is not exhaustive. It’s limited to the 190+ hiking trail profiles posted on Dayhikes Near Denver.