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Mountain Lion Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Pinecliffe, Colorado.

Tallman Ranch via Bridge Creek Trailhead is an out-and-back trail where you may see local wildlife located near Golden, Colorado.

This intermediate hike in Golden Gate Canyon State Park is an attraction across seasons – in fall the aspens show beautiful colors, while in spring and and summer wildflowers bloom along the trail. You can also reach three backcountry camping sites via access trails off of Horseshoe. Come early t...

Horseshoe Trail to Frazer Meadow is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Central City, Colorado.

Note: This is NOT the Beaver Brook Trail in Genesee Park/Lookout Mountain! If you enjoy the scenery and ambiance of Evergreen, but Evergreen Lake has become too crowded for your tastes, Beaver Brook Watershed (owned by the City of Golden) is an excellent alternative. It’s a small, secluded area a...

Golden Gate State Park Loop Trail is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Golden, Colorado.

Upper Mule Deer and Lower Mule Deer Loop is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Black Hawk, Colorado.

Maxwell Falls Lower Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Evergreen, Colorado.

Maxwell Falls Bluffs Cliffside Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Conifer, Colorado.

Come check out the Squaw Mountain Fire Lookout, a historic spot located in the Mount Evans Wilderness Area of Colorado, and one of the highest lookout towers in the country, at an elevation of 11,486 ft. Just a short drive from the Front Range corridor, you can hike/backpack in to this lookout ar...

Beaver Meadows Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Idaho Springs, Colorado.

Beartracks Lake Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Idaho Springs, Colorado.

Aspen Alley Trail Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Nederland, Colorado.

Cascade Creek OHV Route is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Idaho Springs, Colorado.

While the Mt. Evans Wilderness never has a shortage of visitors, thanks to its proximity to Denver, it is possible to find a more private hike if you know where to look. Lincoln Lake Trail, accessible from Echo Lake year-round, is not as glamorous as its sister trail, Chicago Lakes, but is a wond...

Mount Evans West Ridge via Chicago Creek is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Idaho Springs, Colorado.