How many hiking trails are listed near Denver?

The directory currently includes 42 quality-checked routes near Denver, covering 1.1k km of mapped lines. These are routes with a traceable source, sufficient geometry and elevation data.

Which route ranks highest near Denver?

Colorado Front Range Trail currently has the highest directory score in this set. Compare its distance, ascent and route type with Denver Orbital Trail and Rocky Mountain Greenway Trail before choosing.

When should you hike near Denver?

Varies by region is the season stored for this place in the directory. It is not a live conditions report: consult the route source, land manager and local forecast before travelling.

Are there routes rated easy near Denver?

13 routes are rated easy by the directory’s distance-and-elevation model. The rating does not rule out rough surface, exposure or temporary hazards, so verify the individual route.

How is “near Denver” defined?

Routes on this page are linked within a 60 km radius of the city. Distances are geographic straight-line measurements, not driving times; open each route to plan the actual journey.

What is the closest hike to Denver?

Sports Walk is the nearest mapped route, about 2.7 km from the city centre.

Colorado, United States

Hiking trails near Denver

42 quality-checked hiking routes are currently mapped within 60 km of Denver, Colorado, United States. Together their route lines cover 1.1k km. The average route is 25.4 km with 235 m (771 ft) of recorded ascent.

42
Trails: 60 km
Search radius: 13
Easy routes: 2.7 km
Closest

The directory difficulty mix is 13 easy (31%), 22 moderate (52%) and 7 hard or expert (17%). 3 routes (7%) are recorded as loops. Difficulty is calculated from available distance and elevation data; it is not a statement about technical terrain or current conditions.

The most frequent route tags are mountain (8), river (4), castle and ruins (1), wildlife watching (1). The highest recorded point in this set is 2,304 m (7,559 ft). The place-level planning field lists varies by region as the preferred season; check each route and official notices for live access and weather. Colorado Front Range Trail, Denver Orbital Trail, Rocky Mountain Greenway Trail currently lead this page’s directory ranking, which uses route completeness and computed route scores rather than editorial field testing.

Choose by the details

How do these routes differ?

A closer look at the first 6 routes in this page’s default ordering. These comparisons describe this sample, not the entire destination or a field-tested recommendation.

Shortest mapped distance in this sample

7.3 km

Clear Creek Greenbelt Wheat Ridge

Compare the climbing too; shortest does not necessarily mean easiest.

Lowest recorded ascent in this sample

15 m

Westerly Creek Trail

6 of 6 have ascent data. Missing measurements are excluded.

Return logistics

0 recorded loops

Check start and finish for every option. An unknown shape does not mean a loop, and a loop does not establish access to its start.

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Comparison of the first 6 listed routes
Route	Distance	Ascent	Moving time	Shape
Colorado Front Range Trail	376 km	2,299 m	92 hr	Point to point
Denver Orbital Trail	284 km	2,503 m	70 hr	Point to point
Rocky Mountain Greenway Trail	40.3 km	193 m	9 hr 27 min	Point to point
Westerly Creek Trail	15.4 km	15 m	3 hr 14 min	Point to point
Denver Orbital Trail - Segment 2	12.7 km	472 m	3 hr 21 min	Point to point
Clear Creek Greenbelt Wheat Ridge	7.3 km	18 m	1 hr 32 min	Point to point

Distances follow stored route lines; ascent and time are estimates. Current access, surface and technical difficulty need separate checks. How to turn a comparison into a shortlist.