Easy hikes and walks in Douglas County
4.7
(73)
1,815
hikers
89
hikes
Exploring Douglas 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 Douglas County. Perfect for short hikes, kid-friendly excursions, and family-friendly outings, these routes offer something for everyone.
Last updated: October 22, 2025
4.7
(7)
167
hikers
1. Fountain Valley Loop — Roxborough State Park
4.56km
01:16
80m
80m
Easy trail through towering red sandstone spires with 300-million-year-old formations near Denver.
Easy
5.0
(4)
142
hikers
2. Devil's Head Lookout — Pike National Forest
4.56km
01:33
240m
240m
Forest hike to Colorado's last active fire tower with 100-mile views from historic 1912 lookout.
Easy
Let us show you the way with the komoot mobile app
With a free komoot account, you can easily find, customize, and navigate endless outdoor adventures in England and beyond.
Sign up for free
4.8
(5)
115
hikers
3. Bluffs Regional Park Trail loop — Lone Tree, Colorado
4.41km
01:15
100m
100m
High plateau trail with sweeping Front Range views and grassland wildlife, surprisingly wild despite suburban surroundings.
Easy
5.0
(1)
62
hikers
4. Willow Creek & South Rim Trail loop — Roxborough State Park
4.69km
01:20
110m
110m
Scenic rim trail through red sandstone fins with prairie overlooks and diverse wildlife spotting.
Easy
4.5
(2)
63
hikers
5. Rock Park loop — Castle Rock
2.53km
00:44
70m
70m
Historic sandstone castle formation hike with caves, climbers, and Front Range views.
Easy
5.0
(1)
42
hikers
Canyon descent through Castle Rock geology to hidden meadows with Pikes Peak views on return.
Easy
28
hikers
7. Rosie Rueter Trail loop — Rueter-Hess Incline
1.69km
00:31
60m
60m
Gravel trail with 132-step Incline Challenge rewarding climbers with Front Range views from Longs to Pikes Peak.
Easy
23
hikers
8. Chatfield Dog Off-Leash Trail loop — Chatfield State Park
2.64km
00:40
10m
10m
Off-leash dog paradise with swimming ponds, wildlife encounters, and Rocky Mountain views.
Easy
12
hikers
9. Eagle Pass Trail & Spruce Hill Trail loop — Spruce Mountain Open Space
6.60km
01:52
140m
140m
Forest loop through ponderosa pines with Front Range views and Pikes Peak sightings.
Easy
4.5
(4)
7
hikers
10. Hidden Mesa Open Space loop — Castle Rock
6.69km
01:50
100m
100m
Mesa loop through slickrock and meadows with raptor sightings and Front Range views.
Easy
Sign up for free to see 80 more hikes in Douglas County.
Get access to more routes and recommendations from other explorers.
Sign up for free
Already have an account?
Our route recommendations are based on thousands of hikes, rides, and runs completed by other people on komoot.
Most popular attractions in Douglas County
Get inspired with the komoot mobile app
With a free komoot account, you can easily find, customize, and navigate endless outdoor adventures around London and beyond.
Didn’t find what you were looking for?
Check out more Hikes throughout Douglas County below and find the perfect route in your destination.
Spruce Mountain Open SpaceBayou Gulch Regional ParkAcres GreenCastle Pines VillageCastle RockRoxborough State ParkLone TreeFranktownLarkspurSierra RidgeSedaliaChatfield State ParkCastle PinesCastlewood Canyon State ParkMeridianLouviersRoxborough ParkSterling RanchHighlands RanchStonegateThe PineryParkerMeridian VillageStepping StoneGrand View Estates
Explore more
Browse the best Hikes in other regions.
Front RangeJefferson CountyBoulder CountyEl Paso CountyWhite River National ForestSummit CountyLarimer CountyArapaho And Roosevelt National ForestsMesa CountyClear Creek CountyPike And San Isabel National ForestsMontezuma CountySan Juan MountainsGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre And Gunnison National ForestsGunnison CountySawatch RangeGilpin CountyTeller CountyPitkin CountyLa Plata CountyMedicine Bow MountainsWeld CountySan Juan National ForestRoutt CountyEagle CountyFlat TopsSan Juan CountyPark CountyGarfield CountyLake CountyMontrose CountyGrand CountyFremont CountyChaffee CountySan Miguel CountyDelta CountyArchuleta CountyArapahoe CountyJackson CountyMoffat CountyDenver CountyRio Grande National ForestAdams CountyOuray CountySaguache CountyHuerfano CountyAlamosa CountyWet MountainsBroomfield CountyBroomfieldHinsdale CountyElbert CountyMineral County
Get ready to conquer new peaks
Sign up for Free