Outdoors

Best Hiking Trails Near Denver

Front Range trails sorted by how far you are willing to drive.

6 min read. Updated August 2026 by The Modern Rutter Editorial

Under 30 minutes

Red Rocks and the Golden foothills give you real elevation without leaving the metro.

AllTrails

Trail discovery, maps, and offline navigation

The Bear Lake corridor in Rocky Mountain National Park stacks five alpine lakes along one trail system. Timed entry applies in summer.

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Premium rental fleet with fast counter bypass

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