Easy hikes and walks in the Sawatch Range

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Exploring Sawatch Range 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 the Sawatch Range. Perfect for short hikes, kid-friendly excursions, and family-friendly outings, these routes offer something for everyone.

City of Vail via Gore Valley Trail	Easy 01:03 4.03km
Vail Shopfronts via West Meadow	Easy 01:54 7.03km
Windsor Lake Trail — Mount Massive Wilderness	Easy 01:23 3.53km
West Vail to Vail Nature Center via Ford Park	Easy 01:43 6.58km
Linkins Lake Trail — Hunter-Fryingpan Wilderness	Easy 00:55 2.58km
Lost Lake Loop – Collegiate Peaks Wilderness Area	Easy 01:33 5.30km
Gore Creek Trail via Forest Road — Vail, Colorado	Easy 01:06 4.07km
Independence Pass Overlook loop — White River National Forest	Easy 00:12 740m
Historical Town of Independence — Aspen, Colorado	Easy 00:15 908m

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City of Vail via Gore Valley Trail
01:03
4.03km
3.8km/h
30m
30m
Easy
38
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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2
Vail Shopfronts via West Meadow
01:54
7.03km
3.7km/h
100m
100m
Easy
23
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3
Windsor Lake Trail — Mount Massive Wilderness
01:23
3.53km
2.6km/h
260m
260m
Easy
21
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4
West Vail to Vail Nature Center via Ford Park
01:43
6.58km
3.8km/h
50m
50m
Easy
3.0
(1)
13
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5
Linkins Lake Trail — Hunter-Fryingpan Wilderness
00:55
2.58km
2.8km/h
160m
160m
Easy
8
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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6
Lost Lake Loop – Collegiate Peaks Wilderness Area
01:33
5.30km
3.4km/h
140m
150m
Easy
2
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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7
Gore Creek Trail via Forest Road — Vail, Colorado
01:06
4.07km
3.7km/h
60m
60m
Easy
3
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
8
8
Independence Pass Overlook loop — White River National Forest
00:12
740m
3.8km/h
10m
10m
Easy
6
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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9
Historical Town of Independence — Aspen, Colorado
00:15
908m
3.6km/h
20m
20m
Easy
4
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.