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.
Last updated: October 22, 2025
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1. City of Vail via Gore Valley Trail
4.03km
01:03
30m
30m
Peaceful paved walk along Gore Creek connecting Vail's villages with mountain views and fishing spots.
Easy
23
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2. Windsor Lake Trail — Mount Massive Wilderness
3.53km
01:23
260m
260m
Alpine lake nestled in granite basin with Continental Divide peaks and historic mining remnants.
Easy
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3. Vail Shopfronts via West Meadow
7.03km
01:54
100m
100m
Peaceful creek-side stroll through Vail's alpine village connecting charming neighborhoods with flowing water sounds.
Easy
3.0
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14
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4. West Vail to Vail Nature Center via Ford Park
6.58km
01:43
50m
50m
Peaceful creekside stroll through Vail connecting village charm with a historic nature center.
Easy
10
hikers
5. Linkins Lake Trail — Hunter-Fryingpan Wilderness
2.58km
00:55
160m
160m
Alpine lake hike through glacial cirque with ancient stunted trees and Continental Divide views.
Easy
2
hikers
6. Lost Lake Loop – Collegiate Peaks Wilderness Area
5.30km
01:33
140m
150m
Alpine lake hike with excellent fly fishing and frequent moose sightings near treeline.
Easy
7
hikers
7. Historical Town of Independence — Aspen, Colorado
908m
00:15
20m
20m
Explore preserved mining buildings and ruins of a 1,500-person silver boom town from the 1800s.
Easy
3.0
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8. Gore Creek Trail via Forest Road — Vail, Colorado
4.07km
01:06
60m
60m
Paved creek-side stroll through Vail connecting villages with flowing water and mountain charm.
Easy
6
hikers
Paved alpine trail to the Continental Divide with 14er views and thin mountain air above treeline.
Easy
4
hikers
10. Nature Trail loop — Leadville National Fish Hatchery
1.86km
00:31
30m
30m
Peaceful nature walk through America's second oldest fish hatchery with mountain views and wildlife education.
Easy
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