Denver is one of the best cities in the U.S. for hiking, there are literally hundreds of hiking options within the Denver Metro Area.
The Denver Area includes all of Denver, Arapaho, and Adams Counties. It also includes the Front Range foothills in Jefferson, Clear Creek County, and Gilpin County east of the Peak-to-Peak Highway (Hwy 72). The Front Range Mountains have their own region.
The map above shows all our hikes in the Denver Area. This page is also organized with photo thumbnails and links.
Due to the large number of hikes, the Jefferson County Open Space system, Denver Mountain Parks, and City of Lakewood Parks have their own pages which you can link to by clicking on the photos below. All other hikes in the Denver Area can be found on this page.
The Denver Area includes all of Denver, Arapaho, and Adams Counties. It also includes the Front Range foothills in Jefferson, Clear Creek County, and Gilpin County east of the Peak-to-Peak Highway (Hwy 72). The Front Range Mountains have their own region.
The map above shows all our hikes in the Denver Area. This page is also organized with photo thumbnails and links.
Due to the large number of hikes, the Jefferson County Open Space system, Denver Mountain Parks, and City of Lakewood Parks have their own pages which you can link to by clicking on the photos below. All other hikes in the Denver Area can be found on this page.
Barr Lake State Park
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Cherry Creek State Park |
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Wetlands Preserve
1.8 mi (RT); 200 ft elevation gain
1.8 mi (RT); 200 ft elevation gain
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Staunton State Park |
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Golden Gate Canyon State Park |
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Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge |
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Other Denver Area Hikes |
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Majestic View Park - Cattail Trail
1.5 mi (RT); 300 ft elevation gain |
Parker Jordan Centennial Open Space / Cherry Creek Trail Loop
2.2 mi (RT); minimal elevation gain |
Prairie Gateway Open Space
1.9 mi (RT); minimal elevation gain |
Pronghorn Natural Area - North Section
City of Aurora 2.8 mi (RT); 150 ft elevation gain |
Ralston Creek Trail
Arvada Reservoir 3.7 mi (RT); 290 ft elevation gain |
Richmill Ranch Open Space
Arapaho County Open Space 1.8 mi (RT); 150 ft elevation gain |
Rocky Flats Nat. Wildlife Refuge
Walnut Creek > Lindsay Ranch Loops 6.2 mi (RT); 300 ft elevation gain |
Ruby Hill Park Loop
1.75 mi (RT); 120 ft elevation gain |