Information About Hiking In Denver, Colorado
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Abyss Lake Trail #602 - Long Trails (9+ miles), Backpacking Trails
The elevation gain, together with the round trip distance of 18 miles, makes this a strenuous day hike, terminating at Abyss Lake.

Barr Lake State Park - Hiking In State Parks
This park is a nature enthusiasts dream. Over 300 species of birds have been spotted here. This is a quiet lake, boats with electric trolling motors or gasoline motors of 10 horsepower or less are permitted on Barr Lake. There is no camping in this State Park.

Ben Tyler Trail #606 - Long Trails (9+ miles), Backpacking Trails
This trail has been rated moderate to difficult. Elevation ranges from 10,000 to 11,650 feet on this 11.4-mile trail.

Bible Park - Hiking In City Parks
This is a 70-acre park of which approximately 35 acres are developed. This park contains four skinned softball fields, four football fields, four tennis courts, new playground, basketball court, and multi-use areas. The park also has restrooms and a parking lot and several picnic sites.

Blue Grouse Trail - Short Trails (1-3 miles)
This trail, located within the Golden Gate Canyon State Park, is 0.7 miles long and rated as "easy". The elevation is 8,700 feet.

Blue Heron Trail - Short Trails (1-3 miles)
This 0.5 mile trail, located within the St. Vrain State Park, is rated as "easy" and sees medium use. The elevation is 4,900 feet. Hikers and bikers share this trail.

Brookside-McCurdy Trail #607 - Long Trails (9+ miles), Backpacking Trails
This trail has been rated moderate to difficult. Elevation ranges from 7560 to 11880 on this 32.6-mile trail. It is the major north-south artery through the middle portion of the Lost Creek Wilderness.

Buffalo Creek to Welington Lake Road - Long Trails (9+ miles), Backpacking Trails
This trail has been rated easy to moderate. There is a 440 foot elevation change along this 13.5-mile trail.

Buffalo Trail - Short Trails (1-3 miles)
This trail, located within the Golden Gate Canyon State Park, is 1.2 miles long and rated as "moderate".

Burning Bear Trail #601 - Medium Trails (4-8 miles), Backpacking Trails
This 5.5-mile trail ranges in difficulty from easy to difficult. Elevation on the trail begins at 9,560 feet and climbs to 10,740 and finally descends to 9,545 feet.

Burro Trail - Medium Trails (4-8 miles)
This trail, located within the Golden Gate Canyon State Park, is 4.5 miles long and rated as "moderate".

Castlewood Canyon - Trail Systems
Located in the famous Black Forest in central Colorado, this park offers visitors hiking, rock climbing and unique sightseeing opportunities in an arid and beautiful setting.

Chatfield State Park - Hiking In State Parks
The park includes camping, a full-service livery, miles of hiking and biking trails, a popular lake, the Chatfield marina and one of the most popular hot-air balloon launch areas on the Front Range.

Cherry Creek State Park - Hiking In State Parks
Boating, water skiing, sailing and swimming are among the park's most popular activities. A model airplane field and a shooting range, along with 100+ campground sites make this State Park unique to the Denver area.

Craig Park Trail #608 - Medium Trails (4-8 miles), Backpacking Trails
This trail has been rated easy. Elevation ranges from 10,940 to 11,580 feet on this 6-mile trail.

Crescent Meadows Trail - Short Trails (1-3 miles)
Crescent Meadows Trail leads visitors 2.5 miles to the trailhead along Gross Dam Road within the Crescent Meadows portion of the State Park.

Devil's Head Lookout Trail #611 - Short Trails (1-3 miles), Backpacking Trails
This is a moderately difficult 1.4-mile trail with elevations ranging from 8,800 to 9,748 feet.

Eldorado Canyon State Park - Hiking In State Parks
Eldorado Canyon offers hiking trails for all abilities, rainbow and brook trout fishing, biking, sightseeing, spectacular views and wildlife. Eldorado Canyon is a day-use only park and does not offer camping.

Eldorado Canyon Trail - Medium Trails (4-8 miles)
This is a scenic, moderately difficult trail that is 4.5 miles long (one way).

Elk Trail - Short Trails (1-3 miles)
This trail, located within the Golden Gate Canyon State Park, is 1.7 miles long and rated as "easy".

FDR 817 to FDR 543 - Long Trails (9+ miles), Backpacking Trails
This trail has been rated moderate. Elevation ranges from 8,000 to 10,500 feet on this 15-mile trail.

Fowler Trail - Short Trails (1-3 miles)
This trail, located within the Durango State Park, is an easy trail that provides a great place to watch rock climbers or simply enjoy views of the canyon.

Golden Gate Canyon State Park - Hiking In State Parks
Miles upon miles of mountain trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding and 155 campsites make Golden Gate Canyon accessible to everyone. Golden Gate Canyon is a great place for young anglers and fall color viewing.

Goose Creek Trail #612 - Long Trails (9+ miles), Backpacking Trails
This trail has been rated easy to difficult. Elevation ranges from 8,200 to 10,140 feet on this 9.6-mile trail.

Hankins Pass Trail #630 - Medium Trails (4-8 miles), Backpacking Trails
This trail has been rated moderate. Elevation ranges from 8,200 to 8,960 feet on this 8.5-mile trail.

Horseshoe Trail - Short Trails (1-3 miles)
This trail, located within the Golden Gate Canyon State Park, is 1.8 miles long and rated as "easy to moderate".

Hutchinson Park - Hiking In City Parks
This is a small park with several picnic tables, an old style playground, and a park trail.

Jefferson Creek Road #37 to Georgia Pass - Medium Trails (4-8 miles), Backpacking Trails
This trail has been rated moderate to difficult. Elevation ranges from 10,000 to 11,500 feet on this 6.1-mile trail.

Jefferson Creek Road #37 to Kenosha Pass - Medium Trails (4-8 miles), Backpacking Trails
This trail has been rated moderate. This 5.7-mile trail is located at 10,000 feet in elevation.

Jefferson Loop Trail - Long Trails (9+ miles), Backpacking Trails
This trail has been rated moderate. This 11-mile trail is located at 10,000 feet in elevation.

Kenosha Pass to Georgia Pass (West) - Long Trails (9+ miles), Backpacking Trails
This trail has been rated moderate. Elevation ranges from 10,000 to 12,000 feet on this 11-mile trail.

Kenosha Pass to Rock Creek Trailhead - Long Trails (9+ miles), Backpacking Trails
This trail has been rated moderate. This 6-mile trail is located at 10,000 feet.

Lake Park Trail #639 - Medium Trails (4-8 miles), Backpacking Trails
This trail has been rated moderate. Elevation ranges from 10,000 to 11,500 feet on this 4-mile trail.

Lake Perimeter Trail - Medium Trails (4-8 miles)
This is an 8.8 mile trail that fully circles Lake Barr. It is open to hiking, biking, and horseback riding. Bikers should be equipped with thorn-resistant tires.

Lizard Rock Trail #658 - Short Trails (1-3 miles), Backpacking Trails
This trail has been rated easy to moderate. Elevation ranges from 8,500 to 9,500 feet on this 2.3-mile trail.

Long Gulch Trailhead to North Fork Trailhead - Medium Trails (4-8 miles), Backpacking Trails
This trail has been rated easy to moderate. This 7.3-mile trail is located at 10,200 feet in elevation.

Longwater Trail #619 - Medium Trails (4-8 miles), Backpacking Trails
This is a moderately difficult 3.5-mile trail, with elevations ranging from 7,000 to 8,100.

Magna Carta Park - Hiking In City Parks
This is a 3.7-acre turf grass park that features a soccer field and small playground. The park has a park trail and a six-table picnic site.

McCurdy Park Trail #628 - Medium Trails (4-8 miles), Backpacking Trails
This trail has been rated difficult. Elevation ranges from 9,420 to 10,900 feet on this 7.3-mile trail.

Mt. Evens Wilderness Area - Hiking In Wilderness Areas
Mt. Evens Wilderness Area consists of 74,401 acres. The area abounds with recreational opportunities.

Mule Deer Trail - Medium Trails (4-8 miles)
This trail, located within the Golden Gate Canyon State Park, is 5.2 miles long and rated as "easy to moderate".

Payne Creek Trail #637 - Long Trails (9+ miles), Backpacking Trails
This trail has been rated moderate. Elevation ranges from 8,040 to 9,890 feet on this 9.8-mile trail.

Platte River Trail #654 - Medium Trails (4-8 miles), Backpacking Trails
This is an easy to moderate 3.5-mile hike, at an elevation of 7,800 feet.

Raccoon Trail - Short Trails (1-3 miles)
This trail, located within the Golden Gate Canyon State Park, is 2.5 miles long and rated as "moderate".

Rattlesnake Gulch Trail - Short Trails (1-3 miles)
The Rattlesnake Gulch Trail is a moderately difficult trail that leads 1.4 miles (one way) past spectacular views of the canyon and eastern plains to the historic Crags hotel ruin, 800 feet above the trailhead.

Rock Creek Trailhead to Long Gulch Trailhead - Medium Trails (4-8 miles), Backpacking Trails
This trail has been rated easy to moderate. Elevation ranges from 9,500 to 10,200 feet on this 7-mile trail.

Rolling Creek Trail #663 - Medium Trails (4-8 miles), Backpacking Trails
This trail has been rated easy to difficult. Elevation ranges from 8,360 to 10,650 feet on this 6.4-mile trail.

Rolling Creek Trailhead to North Fork Trailhead - Long Trails (9+ miles), Backpacking Trails
This trail has been rated easy to difficult. Elevation ranges from 8,360 to 10,880 on this 15.2-mile trail.

Rosalie Trail #603 - Long Trails (9+ miles), Backpacking Trails
This is a difficult 13.4-mile trail, with elevations ranging from 9,280 to 11,800 feet.

Sloan's Lake Park - Hiking In City Parks
Located at Sheridan Boulevard & west 17th Avenue, this park features a basketball court, bicycle/pedestrian pathway, boating, football field, softball field, soccer field, tennis court, lighted tennis court, shelter, picnic area, flower gardens, two playgrounds, water skiing, and fishing.

Snowshoe Trail - Short Trails (1-3 miles)
This trail, located within the Golden Gate Canyon State Park, is 3.0 miles long and rated as "moderate".

South Platte Townsite to Buffalo Creek - Long Trails (9+ miles), Backpacking Trails
This trail has been rated moderate. There is 1,220 feet of elevation gained in 9.5-miles.

Southmoor Park - Hiking In City Parks
This is a 17.5 acre, fully developed park that consists of a park trail, two un-skinned softball fields, two soccer fields, picnic shelter area, new playground and a basketball court.

Streamside Trail - Short Trails (1-3 miles)
This trail, located within the Eldorango Canyon State Park, is an easy half-mile hike (one way) along the South Bolder Creek.

Tanglewood Trail #636 - Medium Trails (4-8 miles), Backpacking Trails
This is a moderately difficult 3.7-mile trail, with elevations ranging from 9,280 to 11,960 feet.

The Pike and San Isabel National Forests and The Comanche National Grassland - Hiking In National Forests
The Pike and San Isabel National Forests and The Comanche National Grassland offers nearly 3 million acres of public lands from the short grass prairies to the alpine tundra. This area offers a wide variety of recreation for all visitors.

Three Mile Creek Trail #635 - Medium Trails (4-8 miles), Backpacking Trails
This is a moderately difficult 6.6-mile trail with elevations ranging from 8,960 to 11,830 feet.

Ute Creek Trail #629 - Medium Trails (4-8 miles), Backpacking Trails
This is a very difficult 4-mile hike, with elevations ranging from 9,000 to 12,000 feet.

Washington Park - Hiking In City Parks
Located at south Downing Street & east Louisiana Avenue, this park features a recreation center with indoor pool, bicycle/pedestrian pathway, boating, a crushed granite jogging path, fitness course, fishing, horseshoe pit, indoor pool, lawn bowling/croquet, soccer field, tennis courts, lighted tennis courts, two playgrounds, four picnic sites, boathouse pavilion, two lakes, 1/2 basketball court, two major flower gardens, and a youth fishing pond.

Waterton Canyon to South Platte Townsite - Long Trails (9+ miles), Backpacking Trails
This trail has been rated difficult. There is an elevation gain of 900 feet on this 10-mile trail.

Wellington Lake Road to Long Gulch Trailhead - Long Trails (9+ miles), Backpacking Trails
This trail has been rated difficult. Elevation ranges from 8,350 to 10,610 on this 15.5-mile trail.

Wigwam Trail #609 - Long Trails (9+ miles), Backpacking Trails
This trail has been rated moderate. Elevation ranges from 8,160 to 9,940 feet on this 11.3-mile trail.
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