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Denver Colorado - Hiking

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Literally hundreds of trails explore the Front Range of the Rockies west of Denver. Hikers can also explore the dozens of parks spread throughout the region, and the miles of designated hiking trails near the Platte River or various local lakes and reservoirs.



Horseshoe Trail Easy
Intermediate
 3.6 mile roundtrip 2 to 2.5 hours
Inner Canyon Lake Gulch Loop Trail Easy
Intermediate
 2 mile loop 1 to 1.5 hours
Takes hikers into Castlewood Canyon by a creek and back out for nice views.
Isabelle Glacier Trail 8.4 mile roundtrip 4 to 5 hours
Wooded terrain, into the Indian Peaks Wilderness, past Long Lake to Lake Isabelle, which sits just below the tree line.
Jefferson Lake Trail Easy
Intermediate
 3 mile roundtrip 1.5 to 2 hours
Jefferson Lake Trail circles Jefferson Lake and provides access for fishing.
Jefferson Loop Trail Intermediate
 11 mile loop 5 to 6 hours
A wide timber foot bridge crosses Jefferson Creek.
King Lake Trail Intermediate
 11.4 mile roundtrip 6 to 7 hours
The trail from Hessie to King Lake traces the source of the South Fork of Middle Boulder Creek through forest, brushy riparian woodland, and wet meadows. King Lake lies in a cirque basin above the treeline, just below the Continental Divide.
Lizard Rock Trail Easy
Intermediate
 4.6 mile roundtrip 2.5 to 3 hours
This trail approaches a rock formation that resembles a lizard. thus the name "Lizard Rock Trail".
Maxwell Falls Trail Easy
 4 mile roundtrip 2 to 2.5 hours
One of the easiest trails in the district, Maxwell Falls is a very enjoyable hike.
Meridian Trail Intermediate
 6.6 mile roundtrip 3 to 4 hours
This pleasant hike leads to a saddle, which marks the boundary between Pike and Arapahoe National Forests.
Meridian Trail No. 604 Intermediate
 3.3 miles 2.5 - 3.5 hours
Mitchell Lake Trail Intermediate
 5 mile roundtrip 2.5 to 3 hours
A good trail to Mitchell Lake and Blue Lake.
Mountain Lion Trail Intermediate
 13.4 mile roundtrip 7 to 8 hours
Excellent trail for mountain biking.
Mt Audubon Trail Intermediate
Difficult
 7.6 mile roundtrip 3.5 to 4.5 hours
All of the Mt. Audubon Trail lies above treeline.
Pawnee Pass Trail Difficult
 9.2 mile roundtrip 4.5 to 5.5 hours
This trail passes Long Lake and Lake Isabelle on its way to Pawnee Pass.
Payne Creek Trail Intermediate
 20 mile roundtrip 10 to 12 hours
Payne Creek Trail climbs gradually through ponderosa and lodgepole pine forests and aspen groves, and then descends into open meadows along Craig Creek.
Payne Creek Trail No. 637 Intermediate
 9.8 miles 6 - 7 hours
Prairie Loop Nature Trail Intermediate
 2 mile roundtrip 1 to 1.5 hours
Wildlife watchers can admire the mule deer and great horned owl year round.
Raccoon Trail Intermediate
 5 mile roundtrip 2.5 to 3 hours
Views of the Continental Divide.
Rainbow Lakes Trail Easy
 2 mile roundtrip 1 to 1.5 hours
A series of small lakes and beaver ponds.
Rattlesnake Gulch Trail Intermediate
 4.4 mile roundtrip 2 to 2.5 hours
Views of the plains to the east, Continental Divide to the west.
Resthouse Meadow Trail Intermediate
 10 mile roundtrip 5 to 6 hours
Elk graze in a newly developed meadow.
Rimrock Trail Intermediate
Difficult
 4.2 mile roundtrip 2 to 2.5 hours
Excellent views of Castlewood Canyon.
Rolling Creek Trail Difficult
 12.8 mile roundtrip 6.5 to 7.5 hours
This popular trail provides access into the northeast side of the Lost Creek Wilderness.
Rolling Creek Trail No. 663 Easy
Intermediate
 6.6 miles 4 - 5 hours
Rosalie Trail Difficult
 13.4 miles oneway 7 to 8 hours
The Rosalie Trail is a popular trail extending from Guanella Pass to the southeast edge of the Mt. Evans Wilderness. It offers a variety of scenery, including spectacular views of Mt. Bierstadt and the glacial cirque on the south side of Mt. Evans.

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