Best hiking trails in Denver
Check out the top hiking trails in Denver, reviewed and ranked by the city’s locals
1. Lookout Mountain Park
1. Lookout Mountain Park
21 local reviews
987 Lookout Mountain Rd, Golden
+1 720-865-0900
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This hiking trail goes up 2000ft in the center of Golden and is a great place to hike, run, or mountain bike. …
This mountain-top oasis offers gentle hiking trails past ponderosa pines and through meadows, affording panora…
See Buffalo Bill's grave and visit the museum to learn about him and his Wild West Show. Hiking trails, Mothe…
1. Lookout Mountain Park
1. Lookout Mountain Park
21 local reviews
987 Lookout Mountain Rd, Golden
+1 720-865-0900
Alisa
This hiking trail goes up 2000ft in the center of Golden and is a great place to hike, run, or mountain bike. Road cyclists can go up the r…
Rich
This mountain-top oasis offers gentle hiking trails past ponderosa pines and through meadows, affording panoramic views of the Denver metro …
Brad
See Buffalo Bill's grave and visit the museum to learn about him and his Wild West Show. Hiking trails, Mother Cabrini Shrine, and Nature C…
2. Matthews / Winters Park
2. Matthews / Winters Park
15 local reviews
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Hiking trail system for hikes for mountain bike rides. Near Red Rocks Ampitheater
Great hiking trail near Red Rocks and easy 20 minute drive up the road.
Good hiking option in the foothills near Denver.
2. Matthews / Winters Park
2. Matthews / Winters Park
15 local reviews
Grant
Hiking trail system for hikes for mountain bike rides. Near Red Rocks Ampitheater
Kodie
Great hiking trail near Red Rocks and easy 20 minute drive up the road.
Cory
Good hiking option in the foothills near Denver.
3. Roxborough State Park
3. Roxborough State Park
15 local reviews
4751 Roxborough Dr, Littleton
Open · Closes 8:00 PM
+1 303-973-3959
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This State Park is a hidden gem, with several hiking trails of all levels, easy parking, and excellent views o…
Beautiful hiking trails. Hike up to Carpenter's Peak for some great views.
Wonderful hikes for all levels. Beautiful.
3. Roxborough State Park
3. Roxborough State Park
15 local reviews
4751 Roxborough Dr, Littleton
Open · Closes 8:00 PM
+1 303-973-3959
Mickki
This State Park is a hidden gem, with several hiking trails of all levels, easy parking, and excellent views of red rock formations. State P…
David & Gaylyn
Beautiful hiking trails. Hike up to Carpenter's Peak for some great views.
McKayla
Wonderful hikes for all levels. Beautiful.
4. Mount Falcon Park East Trailhead
4. Mount Falcon Park East Trailhead
13 local reviews
3852 Vine St, Morrison
Open · Closes 11:00 PM
+1 303-271-5925
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Great easy / moderate hiking trail.
If you want a nearby hiking trail with a great view of Denver, Mt. Falcon is a good spot.
This Hiking trail is just outside of Denver, about 30 minutes away from the house and offers views of Denver a…
4. Mount Falcon Park East Trailhead
4. Mount Falcon Park East Trailhead
13 local reviews
3852 Vine St, Morrison
Open · Closes 11:00 PM
+1 303-271-5925
Sally
Great easy / moderate hiking trail.
Adam
If you want a nearby hiking trail with a great view of Denver, Mt. Falcon is a good spot.
Ari
This Hiking trail is just outside of Denver, about 30 minutes away from the house and offers views of Denver and of the Rockies.
5. Maxwell Falls Lower Trail
5. Maxwell Falls Lower Trail
6 local reviews
7627 S Brook Forest Rd, Evergreen
+1 970-295-6600
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Another great hiking trail very closeby
Located a few miles from the Lone Moose Lodge Maxwell falls is a great hiking trail!
Another great hiking trail very closeby
5. Maxwell Falls Lower Trail
5. Maxwell Falls Lower Trail
6 local reviews
7627 S Brook Forest Rd, Evergreen
+1 970-295-6600
Andy
Another great hiking trail very closeby
Jennifer
Located a few miles from the Lone Moose Lodge Maxwell falls is a great hiking trail!
Andy
Another great hiking trail very closeby
6. Golden
6. Golden
21 local reviews
Golden, Golden
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Ask a local bike shop for a trail map or download a trail maps app to your phone (Trailforks and MTB Project a…
Golden is a great town that offers hiking trails, parks,kayaking, paved and mountain biking trails, shopping,r…
Neat town! Coors Brewery tours, drive up Lookout Mountain, have lunch in the neat downtown area! Great hiking…
6. Golden
6. Golden
21 local reviews
Golden, Golden
Ryan & Maia
Ask a local bike shop for a trail map or download a trail maps app to your phone (Trailforks and MTB Project are my favorites). There are l…
Wendy
Golden is a great town that offers hiking trails, parks,kayaking, paved and mountain biking trails, shopping,restaurants,bars, tours through…
Julie
Neat town! Coors Brewery tours, drive up Lookout Mountain, have lunch in the neat downtown area! Great hiking around this area!
7. Green Mountain
7. Green Mountain
6 local reviews
Green Mountain, Lakewood
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System of mini-hiking trails in the foothills.
I trail run Green Mountain very often and is the closest foothill to Downtown. You can quickly get away here w…
This is great for mountain biking and hiking for the whole family.
7. Green Mountain
7. Green Mountain
6 local reviews
Green Mountain, Lakewood
Sam
System of mini-hiking trails in the foothills.
Jon Jax
I trail run Green Mountain very often and is the closest foothill to Downtown. You can quickly get away here with short hiking trails to the…
Wendy
This is great for mountain biking and hiking for the whole family.
8. Red Rocks Amphitheatre
8. Red Rocks Amphitheatre
315 local reviews
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Not only one of Colorado's most magical wonders, but also unarguably one of America's most sought after music …
Carved from towering red rock monuments, Red Rocks Amphitheatre & Park is one of the world's most renowned con…
One of the most iconic concert venues in the world, and for a very good reason. If you're able to catch a sho…
8. Red Rocks Amphitheatre
8. Red Rocks Amphitheatre
315 local reviews
Lia
Not only one of Colorado's most magical wonders, but also unarguably one of America's most sought after music venues. Red Rocks Amphitheatre…
Ryan And Melanie
Carved from towering red rock monuments, Red Rocks Amphitheatre & Park is one of the world's most renowned concert venues and has hosted eve…
Josh
One of the most iconic concert venues in the world, and for a very good reason. If you're able to catch a show when you're in town you won'…
9. Maxwell Falls Overlook
9. Maxwell Falls Overlook
2 local reviews
Maxwell Falls Overlook
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Gorgeous hiking trail with incredible views of the valley below. The trail brings you right past a huge waterf…
This is a great hiking trail...very easy to hike with a reward of seeing and hearing the falls.
Gorgeous hiking trail with incredible views of the valley below. The trail brings you right past a huge waterf…
9. Maxwell Falls Overlook
9. Maxwell Falls Overlook
2 local reviews
Maxwell Falls Overlook
Georg & Tara
Gorgeous hiking trail with incredible views of the valley below. The trail brings you right past a huge waterfall as well! You can start the…
Bekah
This is a great hiking trail...very easy to hike with a reward of seeing and hearing the falls.
Georg & Tara
Gorgeous hiking trail with incredible views of the valley below. The trail brings you right past a huge waterfall as well! You can start the…