The Best Hiking in Walden
Looking for the best hiking in Walden? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Walden. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top hiking spots in and near Walden
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Walden, Colorado
Backpack to Kelly Lake In State Forest SP
13.2 mi / 2624 ft gainRound trip will take you along 13.2 beautiful miles of Northern Colorado backcountry. Starting from the trail head which can be found within the entrance of the park (near the horse ring and car camping), you'll head into some beautiful backcountry. Before you reach the woods, a 4x4 trail will be...Read more -
Walden, Colorado
Kelly Lake Trail
14.79 mi / 2851 ft gainKelly Lake Trail is a point-to-point trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Fort Collins, Colorado.Read more -
Walden, Colorado
Backpack to Slide Lake in Mt. Zirkel Wilderness
6.4 mi / 1777 ft gainStart at the Rainbow Lake Trailhead 1126 in the Mount Zirkel Wilderness which is 19 miles south west of Walden, Colorado off Country Road 22A.The 6.4 mile out and back to Slide lake starts out at an elevation of 8750 and gives you a total elevation gain of 1777 feet at the end at Slide Lake. You...Read more -
Larimer County, Colorado
McIntyre Trail
18.88 mi / 2894 ft gainMcIntyre Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see local wildlife located near Walden, Colorado.Read more -
Walden, Colorado
Camp out at Dancing Moose Yurt
The yurt is located near the small town of Walden, CO (coordinates: 40 33'57.43"N , 105 59'16.93"W) about two hours west of Fort Collins. In the winter, there are many backcountry ski runs, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing trails, and even some ice fishing.In the summer, there's an abundance...Read more -
Walden, Colorado
Ruby Jewel Road
6.2 mi / 1745 ft gainRuby Jewel Road is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Walden, Colorado.Read more -
Walden, Colorado
Kelly Lake via Hidden Valley Trail
11.08 mi / 3094 ft gainKelly Lake via Hidden Valley Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Walden, Colorado.Read more -
Larimer County, Colorado
Rawah Trail
26.1 mi / 5351 ft gainRawah Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Red Feather Lakes, Colorado.Read more -
Walden, Colorado
Seven Lakes Trail
10.95 mi / 2080 ft gainSeven Lakes Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Cowdrey, Colorado.Read more -
Encampment, Wyoming
Platte River Trail
1.29 mi / 184 ft gainPlatte River Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Centennial, Wyoming.Read more -
Bellvue, Colorado
Camp Lake Trail
16.05 mi / 2717 ft gainCamp Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Red Feather Lakes, Colorado.Read more -
Bellvue, Colorado
West Branch to North Forks Trail and Twin Crater Lakes
12.66 mi / 2638 ft gainWest Branch to North Forks Trail and Twin Crater Lakes is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Walden, Colorado.Read more -
Bellvue, Colorado
West Branch Trail to Island Lake/Carey Lake
12.78 mi / 2608 ft gainWest Branch Trail to Island Lake/Carey Lake is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Nederland, Colorado.Read more -
Bellvue, Colorado
Camp Lakes, Rawah Lakes, and Twin Crater Lakes Loop Trail
23.33 mi / 4045 ft gainCamp Lakes, Rawah Lakes, and Twin Crater Lakes Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Red Feather Lakes, Colorado.Read more -
Walden, Colorado
Hike the Zirkel Circle (Gilpin Lake Loop)
5.011 mi / 2390 ft gainThe Slavonia trailhead is easily accessible from Steamboat Springs. The drive up CR 129 passes through beautiful ranch land before turning on to Seedhouse Road. Follow Seedhouse Rd to the end. There are several turn offs and dispersed camping in this area, however, the main road goes to the trail...Read more -
Walden, Colorado
Mount Zirkel Loop Trail
10.38 mi / 2392 ft gainMount Zirkel Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Clark, Colorado.Read more