Hiking in Colorado

Take a virtual trip down the Colorado Trail, a 486-mile journey from Denver to Durango.

Lizard Lake in Colorado’s Gunnison County is unique in several ways, including its wildlife and its mirror-like surface.

Ready for Colorado's hiking trails? Ensure you're acclimatized, check the weather, and stay wildlife-aware for a safe outdoor experience.

With an estimated 17,000 black bears in Colorado, hikers need to be vigilant this season—especially in Pitkin and Boulder counties.

While Colorado’s most popular incline steps are in Manitou Springs, a newer and much shorter incline near Parker is a good place to start for anyone interested but intimidated by the challenge of extreme stair stepping.

Here is a list of easy and family-friendly hiking trails in the Colorado National Monument:

Check out the ruins of an ancient hunting site in Colorado that dates back as many as 10,000 years.

Delta County's highest point offers stunning views of the North Fork Valley.

Hanging Lake near Glenwood Springs is expected to reopen this summer after extensive renovations.

While Mesa Verde is undoubtedly the most iconic example of Native American ruins in Colorado, the Painted Hand Pueblo is another site to behold.