Easy hikes and walks in Summit County
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Exploring Summit 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 Summit County. Perfect for short hikes, kid-friendly excursions, and family-friendly outings, these routes offer something for everyone.
Last updated: October 22, 2025
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1. Lily Pad Trail — Eagles Nest Wilderness
5.45km
01:31
100m
100m
Peaceful wilderness trail through pine forests to a lily pad-covered lake beneath Buffalo Mountain.
Easy
92
hikers
2. Lily Pad Lake via Meadow Creek Trail — Eagles Nest Wilderness
4.76km
01:32
220m
220m
Wilderness trail through beaver ponds to lily pad-covered lake beneath towering Buffalo Mountain.
Easy
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3. B & B Trailhead to Minnie Mine and Reiling Dredge
4.07km
01:09
90m
90m
Historic mining trail through French Gulch with gold dredge ruins and vibrant aspens.
Easy
5.0
(3)
53
hikers
4. Meadow Loop & Ridge Trail loop — Dillon Nature Preserve
5.36km
01:32
120m
120m
Peaceful meadow hike with multiple overlooks showcasing Lake Dillon and Gore Range peaks.
Easy
4.7
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50
hikers
5. Hoosier Pass loop
4.50km
01:26
190m
190m
Easy Continental Divide hike with panoramic views of Colorado's highest peaks and distant reservoirs.
Easy
5.0
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44
hikers
6. Tenderfoot Mountain Trail loop — White River National Forest
4.86km
01:31
210m
200m
Alpine climb through pine forests to sweeping views of Dillon Reservoir and Colorado's Tenmile Range.
Easy
5.0
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45
hikers
7. Lower Cataract Lake Loop — Eagles Nest Wilderness
3.73km
01:00
40m
40m
Peaceful loop around glass-smooth Cataract Lake with wildflower meadows and distant waterfall views.
Easy
37
hikers
8. Old Dillon Reservoir Trail loop — Frisco, Colorado
2.72km
00:44
40m
40m
Historic reservoir loop with 360-degree mountain views away from busy Lake Dillon crowds.
Easy
5.0
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34
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9. Sallie Barber Mine via Sallie Barber Road
4.50km
01:18
120m
120m
Historic mining road hike through forest to 1880s mine site with original equipment and valley views.
Easy
32
hikers
10. Clinton Gulch Reservoir loop — White River National Forest
3.77km
00:59
30m
30m
Peaceful reservoir loop alternating between open shoreline views and shaded forest paths near Leadville.
Easy
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