The best walks and hikes around Empire
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To help you find the best hikes and walks around Empire, we’ve reviewed our full collection of trails and routes in the region. Browse all of the details of each route below — and explore more of the nature around Empire.
Last updated: October 20, 2025
54
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1. Saint Mary's Glacier — Arapaho National Forest
3.18km
01:18
200m
200m
Alpine hike to a year-round snowfield where skiers climb past a mirror-like glacial lake.
Intermediate
5.0
(3)
46
hikers
2. James Peak Trail — James Peak Wilderness
13.0km
05:35
870m
870m
Alpine adventure crossing Saint Mary's Snowfield to a 13,294-foot summit with 360-degree views.
Expert
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31
hikers
3. Loch Lomond Trail — Arapaho National Forest
7.41km
02:15
260m
260m
Shared trail with off-road vehicles leads to serene alpine lake network with cascading waterfalls.
Intermediate
5.0
(1)
23
hikers
4. Tom Bennhoff Lake Trail — Georgetown Lake
2.38km
00:40
40m
40m
Lakeside gravel trail with waterfall views and bighorn sheep spotting opportunities near Georgetown.
Easy
5.0
(2)
20
hikers
5. 7:30 Mine Trail — Silver Plume
6.26km
02:11
360m
360m
Historic mining trail with QR codes revealing Colorado's past, ending at a clifftop monument.
Intermediate
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