Bear Creek Trail
A beautiful greenway path beginning near Morrison and running through Lakewood.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 23 km
- Ascent
- 113 m
- Descent
- 277 m
Hiking in Denver
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Hiking Routes in Denver
Platte River Trail Loop
A beautiful walk in the heart of the city.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 6.1 km
- Ascent
- 38 m
- Descent
- 38 m
South Platte River Greenway
A beautiful greenway corridor passing through the heart of Denver.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 77 km
- Ascent
- 470 m
- Descent
- 295 m
Standley Lake South Shore Trails
Easy singletrack on the south shore of Standley Lake makes for a mellow but beautiful hike.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 7.2 km
- Ascent
- 71 m
- Descent
- 71 m
Cherry Creek Trail: Confluence Park to Cherry Creek State Park
Creekside greenway through downtown Denver with shopping, dining, and cultural attractions along the way.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 23 km
- Ascent
- 200 m
- Descent
- 60 m
Coyote Song and Swallow Trail Loop
Relaxed stroll among enchanting rock formations in rolling meadows.
Easy Hiking
- Distance
- 3.4 km
- Ascent
- 60 m
- Descent
- 60 m
Bill Couch Mountain via Meadowlark Trail
Scenic jaunt to a Denver area summit, mostly on hiker-only trails.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 444 m
- Descent
- 444 m
Mount Morrison Trail
A tough ascent to the highpoint over Red Rocks Amphitheater.
Severe Hiking
- Distance
- 5.2 km
- Ascent
- 596 m
- Descent
- 596 m
Hiking Guidebooks in Denver
6 routes · Hiking
Best After Work Hikes near Denver, Colorado
7 routes · Hiking
Denver Day Trip: Top 7 Scenic Hikes
7 routes · Hiking
Hikes for the Whole Family near Denver
8 routes · Mountain Biking · Hiking
Top Picks: Easy Hiking and Mountain Biking near Denver
6 routes · Alpine Climbing · Hiking
6 of the Best Challenging Hikes near Denver
5 routes · Hiking · Road Biking
Pair your Adventure and your Appetite in Denver
25 routes · Hiking
Denver's Best Front Range Hikes
8 routes · Hiking