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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: December 13, 2025

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1. Lily Pad Trail — Eagles Nest Wilderness

5.45km

01:31

100m

Peaceful wilderness trail through pine forests to a lily pad-covered lake beneath Buffalo Mountain.

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2. Lily Pad Lake via Meadow Creek Trail — Eagles Nest Wilderness

4.76km

01:32

220m

Wilderness trail through beaver ponds to lily pad-covered lake beneath towering Buffalo Mountain.

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3. Meadow Loop & Ridge Trail loop — Dillon Nature Preserve

5.36km

01:32

120m

Peaceful meadow hike with multiple overlooks showcasing Lake Dillon and Gore Range peaks.

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4. B & B Trailhead to Minnie Mine and Reiling Dredge

4.07km

01:09

90m

Historic mining trail through French Gulch with gold dredge ruins and vibrant aspens.

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5. Hoosier Pass loop

4.50km

01:26

190m

Easy Continental Divide hike with panoramic views of Colorado's highest peaks and distant reservoirs.

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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.

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7. Lower Cataract Lake Loop — Eagles Nest Wilderness

3.73km

01:00

40m

Peaceful loop around glass-smooth Cataract Lake with wildflower meadows and distant waterfall views.

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8. Old Dillon Reservoir Trail loop — Frisco, Colorado

2.72km

00:44

40m

Historic reservoir loop with 360-degree mountain views away from busy Lake Dillon crowds.

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9. Sallie Barber Mine via Sallie Barber Road

4.50km

01:18

120m

Historic mining road hike through forest to 1880s mine site with original equipment and valley views.

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10. Clinton Gulch Reservoir loop — White River National Forest

3.77km

00:59

30m

Peaceful reservoir loop alternating between open shoreline views and shaded forest paths near Leadville.

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Easy hikes and walks in Summit County

1. Lily Pad Trail — Eagles Nest Wilderness

2. Lily Pad Lake via Meadow Creek Trail — Eagles Nest Wilderness

3. Meadow Loop & Ridge Trail loop — Dillon Nature Preserve

4. B & B Trailhead to Minnie Mine and Reiling Dredge

5. Hoosier Pass loop

6. Tenderfoot Mountain Trail loop — White River National Forest

7. Lower Cataract Lake Loop — Eagles Nest Wilderness

8. Old Dillon Reservoir Trail loop — Frisco, Colorado

9. Sallie Barber Mine via Sallie Barber Road

10. Clinton Gulch Reservoir loop — White River National Forest

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