Easy hikes and walks in Colorado
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Exploring Colorado 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 Colorado. Perfect for short hikes, kid-friendly excursions, and family-friendly outings, these routes offer something for everyone.
Last updated: October 1, 2025
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1. Red Rocks Park Loop – Red Rocks State Park
3.80km
01:13
160m
Loop trail past the iconic amphitheater through towering red sandstone formations with Denver skyline views.
Easy
4.8
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375
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Easy
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3. Petroglyph Point Trail — Mesa Verde National Park
4.51km
01:14
70m
Ancient trail through Spruce Canyon to Mesa Verde's largest petroglyph panel with Ancestral Pueblo rock art.
Easy
5.0
(12)
306
hikers
4. Trading Post Trail — Morrison
2.70km
00:50
100m
Wander through 10 towering red sandstone formations where the Great Plains meet the Rockies.
Easy
4.0
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256
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5. Sloan's Lake loop — Sloan's Lake Park
4.18km
01:03
0m
Paved lakeside loop through Denver's largest park with skyline views and osprey watching.
Easy
5.0
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210
hikers
Pine-scented trail through meadows and forest to 360-degree views of Boulder's peaks and fourteeners.
Easy
4.9
(7)
182
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7. Chief Mountain Trail — Arapaho National Forest
4.56km
01:32
240m
Steady forest climb to alpine tundra summit with 360-degree views from plains to Continental Divide.
Easy
4.8
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170
hikers
Mesa loop trail across ancient lava flows with wildlife spotting and sweeping views of Denver and the Rockies.
Easy
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163
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9. Fountain Valley Loop — Roxborough State Park
4.56km
01:16
80m
Easy trail through towering red sandstone spires with 300-million-year-old formations near Denver.
Easy
4.8
(6)
151
hikers
10. Mallory Cave Trail — Boulder Open Space & Mountain Parks
5.52km
01:50
250m
Rocky scramble to a bat cave with panoramic Flatirons views from Dinosaur Mountain.
Easy
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