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The Best Hiking in Walden

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Top hiking spots in and near Walden

  • Walden, Colorado

    Backpack to Kelly Lake In State Forest SP

    13.2 mi / 2624 ft gain
    Round 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...
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  • Walden, Colorado

    Kelly Lake Trail

    14.79 mi / 2851 ft gain
    Kelly Lake Trail is a point-to-point trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Fort Collins, Colorado.
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  • Walden, Colorado

    Backpack to Slide Lake in Mt. Zirkel Wilderness

    6.4 mi / 1777 ft gain
    Start 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...
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  • Larimer County, Colorado

    McIntyre Trail

    18.88 mi / 2894 ft gain
    McIntyre Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see local wildlife located near Walden, Colorado.
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  • 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...
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  • Walden, Colorado

    Ruby Jewel Road

    6.2 mi / 1745 ft gain
    Ruby Jewel Road is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Walden, Colorado.
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  • Walden, Colorado

    Kelly Lake via Hidden Valley Trail

    11.08 mi / 3094 ft gain
    Kelly Lake via Hidden Valley Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Walden, Colorado.
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  • Larimer County, Colorado

    Rawah Trail

    26.1 mi / 5351 ft gain
    Rawah Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Red Feather Lakes, Colorado.
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  • Walden, Colorado

    Seven Lakes Trail

    10.95 mi / 2080 ft gain
    Seven Lakes Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Cowdrey, Colorado.
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  • Encampment, Wyoming

    Platte River Trail

    1.29 mi / 184 ft gain
    Platte River Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Centennial, Wyoming.
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  • Bellvue, Colorado

    Camp Lake Trail

    16.05 mi / 2717 ft gain
    Camp Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Red Feather Lakes, Colorado.
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  • Bellvue, Colorado

    West Branch to North Forks Trail and Twin Crater Lakes

    12.66 mi / 2638 ft gain
    West 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.
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  • Bellvue, Colorado

    West Branch Trail to Island Lake/Carey Lake

    12.78 mi / 2608 ft gain
    West Branch Trail to Island Lake/Carey Lake is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Nederland, Colorado.
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  • Bellvue, Colorado

    Camp Lakes, Rawah Lakes, and Twin Crater Lakes Loop Trail

    23.33 mi / 4045 ft gain
    Camp 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.
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  • Walden, Colorado

    Hike the Zirkel Circle (Gilpin Lake Loop)

    5.0
    11 mi / 2390 ft gain
    The 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...
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  • Walden, Colorado

    Mount Zirkel Loop Trail

    10.38 mi / 2392 ft gain
    Mount Zirkel Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Clark, Colorado.
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