Easy hikes and walks in Clear Creek County
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Exploring Clear Creek County on foot is a delightful way to connect with nature. To help you make the most of your adventures, we’ve compiled the top easy hikes and walks in Clear Creek County. Perfect for short hikes, kid-friendly excursions, and family-friendly outings, these routes offer something for everyone.
Last updated: November 4, 2025
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1. Chief Mountain Trail — Arapaho National Forest
4.56km
01:32
240m
240m
Steady forest climb to alpine tundra summit with 360-degree views from plains to Continental Divide.
Easy
76
hikers
2. Echo Lake to Idaho Springs Reservoir — Mount Evans Wilderness
6.38km
01:56
210m
210m
Alpine lake connector through Mount Evans Wilderness linking Echo Lake to Idaho Springs Reservoir.
Easy
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3. 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
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4. Mount Spalding Trail — Mount Evans Wilderness
3.77km
01:24
240m
240m
High-altitude scramble through rare arctic tundra to a peaceful 13,863-foot summit with mountain goats.
Easy
4
hikers
5. M. Walter Pesman Trail loop — Mount Goliath Natural Area
3.95km
01:19
190m
190m
Walk among thousand-year-old bristlecone pines with sweeping views of Colorado's snow-capped peaks.
Easy
1
hikers
6. Loch Lomond & Upper Lakes Trail loop — Arapaho National Forest
3.54km
01:05
130m
130m
Alpine lake circuit through Colorado's high country with granite peaks reflected in pristine waters.
Easy
2
hikers
7. Saddleback Mountain Trail — Arapaho National Forest
1.94km
00:53
190m
190m
Rocky switchbacks through pines lead to 360-degree views of Pikes Peak and Longs Peak.
Easy
8. Clear Creek Greenway — Idaho Springs
4.15km
01:06
40m
40m
Paved riverside trail featuring historic mining waterwheel, vintage steam locomotive, and mountain views.
Easy
9. Chinns Lake Trail — Arapaho National Forest
4.21km
01:27
230m
230m
Forest road to twin alpine reservoirs with mining ruins, perfect for fishing and lakeside camping.
Easy
10. Moose and Lake Loop — Alvarado Open Space Park
776m
00:13
10m
10m
Peaceful creek-side loop where rushing Clear Creek creates a natural soundtrack through forest and meadows.
Easy
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