10 Best Hikes in Colorado

There are hundreds of hiking trails throughout the great state of Colorado. With so many options, Day Hikes Near Denver put together a list of the top 10 Best Hikes in Colorado from easy to difficult, there is a hiking trail for everyone! Now lace up those hiking boots, grab your water bottle, put on some layers and take in that Colorado mountain air, and don’t forget your camera – the views will be picturesque!

1. MAROON BELLS HIKES

   Distance: Five Trails: 1 to 13 miles Round Trip – Depending on Trail

   Drive Time from Denver: 4 Hours

   Difficulty: Easy to Moderate

2. HANGING LAKE HIKE

   Distance: 2.4 miles Round Trip

   Drive Time from Denver: 2 Hours 45 Minutes

   Difficulty: Moderate

3. ALBERTA FALLS HIKE AT ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK

   Distance: 1.6 miles Round Trip

   Drive Time from Denver: 2 Hours

   Difficulty: Moderate

4. FERN FALLS HIKE IN ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK

   Distance: 5.4 miles Round Trip

   Drive Time from Denver: 1 Hour 40 Minutes

   Difficulty: Moderate

5. FOUNTAIN VALLEY TRAIL AT ROXBOROUGH STATE PARK

   Distance: 2.3 miles

   Drive Time from Denver: 45 Minutes

   Difficulty: Easy

6. FIRST AND SECOND FLATIRONS HIKE IN BOULDER

   Distance: 2.6 miles Round Trip

   Drive Time from Denver: 45 Minutes

   Difficulty: Moderate

7. DEVIL’S HEAD FIRE LOOKOUT HIKE

   Distance: 2.8 miles Round Trip

   Drive Time from Denver: 1 Hour 15 Minutes

   Difficulty: Moderate

8. TIMBERLINE FALLS HIKE IN ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK

   Distance: 8 miles Round Trip

   Drive Time from Denver: 2 Hours

   Difficulty: Difficult

9. FOUR LAKES AND WATERFALL LOOP HIKE IN ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK

   Distance: 6.4 miles

   Drive Time from Denver: 2 Hours

   Difficulty: Moderate

10. MONARCH LAKE LOOP HIKE

    Distance: 4 miles

    Drive Time from Denver: 2 Hours 50 Minutes

    Difficulty: Easy