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15 Best Denver Hikes

The trails worth the early start.

The 15 denver hikes worth lacing up for. A short list of the trails hikers finish grinning about, with the distance, the price and who guides them.

15 Best Denver Hikes

Guided Hiking Tour in Colorado Rocky Mountains View of Mt BlueSky - The drive: Meow Wolf, the Broncos, and the Morrison story
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Guided Hiking Tour in Colorado Rocky Mountains View of Mt BlueSky

1.Guided Hiking Tour in Colorado Rocky Mountains View of Mt BlueSky

A small-group, guided hike near Denver with included transport, snacks, winter gear, and big Front Range views plus local history stops.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“This was a hike like no other, it was hard, but worth the effort to see the beautiful sites of Mt. Blue Sky. Lauren, The guide was AMAZING! She was friendly, wanted to learn about the 6 people on the hike, provided snacks and was very informative about the trail and the area around. Would…”

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Hiking in the Rockies - Group hike tour near Denver - How the hike pace really works at 6,000 to 12,000 feet
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Hiking in the Rockies – Group hike tour near Denver

2.Hiking in the Rockies – Group hike tour near Denver

Guided Rockies hike near Denver with carpool, snacks, wildlife spotting, and winter Yak Traks for traction on icy trails.

★ 5.0

“Brian, I had an absolutely incredible time hiking in the Rockies with you. The breathtaking views were unforgettable, but what made the experience truly special was your warmth and generosity. From the conversations to the laughter we shared along the trail, you made the entire day so much more enjoyable. I’m deeply grateful for your…”

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Glacier Hiking & Geothermal Cave Pools Tour - Stop 1: St. Mary’s Glacier Hike with Panoramic Rewards
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Glacier Hiking & Geothermal Cave Pools Tour

3.Glacier Hiking & Geothermal Cave Pools Tour

Denver 8-hour glacier hike and geothermal cave hot tubs, with crampons and sled gear, plus Idaho Springs pizza and town time.

★ 5.0

“The entire experience was memorable. The elevation was messing with my body since I am from sea level. Tyler and Dan were right on point when they coached me through that experience. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you”

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Mount Blue Sky Alpine Summit & Red Rocks Tour from Denver - Clear Creek Canyon and the Lariat Loop: the scenic drive is the point
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Mount Blue Sky Alpine Summit & Red Rocks Tour from Denver

4.Mount Blue Sky Alpine Summit & Red Rocks Tour from Denver

Red Rocks and a high-alpine summit day trip from Denver with lunch, wildlife sightings, and small-group pacing to 14,000 ft.

★ 5.0

“Paul and Ty (not sure if this is the right spelling, sorry!) were amazing! They really made this trip memorable. We visited a lot of places and did a lot. They took care of us and were very accommodating. They were fun and professional. Great experience. Would highly recommend it!”

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Red Rocks Morning Hike - Breakfast and the Red Rocks amphitheater walk
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Red Rocks Morning Hike

5.Red Rocks Morning Hike

Guided Red Rocks morning hike from Denver Union Station with breakfast, a moderate Morrison Slide trail, and a coffee stop in Golden.

★ 5.0

“This far exceeded my expectations. Originally booked for this trip - due to lack of participants I was offered the Denver Foothills Explorer half day tour and loved it. Sean was the guide and he knew EVERYTHING about what we saw that day - from the history of the state, the city to in depth…”

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Mount Blue Sky 14,265ft Summit and Glacial Lakes - Meeting at Union Station and Riding Like a Passenger
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Mount Blue Sky 14,265ft Summit and Glacial Lakes

Private Birding Hike in Rocky Mountain National Park - What You’ll Look For: Mammals, Songbirds, and Mountain Specialties
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Private Birding Hike in Rocky Mountain National Park

7.Private Birding Hike in Rocky Mountain National Park

Private birding hike in Rocky Mountain National Park with flexible, naturalist-led stops, Jeep Wrangler transport, and picnic lunch for up to 4.

★ 5.0

“This is an amazing tour! Ryan is a superb guide - knowledgeable, engaging and passionate about his field. He tailored the tour to our interests and showed us so many fabulous sights. Each tour will be different, and I am excited to discover what wonders await me the next time I visit Denver and take…”

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Sunset Hiking Tour in the Rocky Mountains near Denver - Origin Hotel Red Rocks Meeting Point: Carpooling, Coffee, and Dino Ridge
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Sunset Hiking Tour in the Rocky Mountains near Denver

Rocky Mountain National Park - Private Hiking Tour - Price and Value: What $1,475 Gets Your Group
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Rocky Mountain National Park – Private Hiking Tour

9.Rocky Mountain National Park – Private Hiking Tour

Private Rocky Mountain National Park hike from Denver with wildlife spotting, micro-spikes or snowshoes, snacks, and an expert guide.

★ 5.0

“Using this service was completely worth it. With Jerry (aka Jtrain) guiding us it allowed us to completely relax and enjoy the experience versus trying to figure it out & stressing. Great hike completely exceeded expectations. Saw a moose, an elk, cool birds, and more. Definitely would use them again.”

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Guided Hiking Tour in the Beautiful Rocky Mountains - Rocky Mountains hike: about 5K round trip on local trails
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Guided Hiking Tour in the Beautiful Rocky Mountains

10.Guided Hiking Tour in the Beautiful Rocky Mountains

Half-day guided hike from Denver to the Rocky Mountains with a small group, included gear and snacks, and a photo-ready view in 4 hours.

★ 5.0

“Moderate exertion d/t altitude but Mickey was super protective of us, stopped and rested just enough, she had snacks and stories of the area!! Would definitively recommend this lady-owned hiking company!!”

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Guided Llama Hike in the Rocky Mountains - Your 3-Mile Walk: Timing, Elevation Change, and Pace Tips
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Guided Llama Hike in the Rocky Mountains

12.Guided Llama Hike in the Rocky Mountains

A gentle Rocky Mountain hike with llamas, pine-and-meadow scenery, and guides Kara and Brent. Private group, about 2–2.5 hours.

★ 5.0

“We live in Colorado and this is one of the coolest things we have done here! Kara and her husband Brent are so lovely and we both enjoyed our time talking to them. They are very knowledgeable of course about llamas and we learned interesting things about llamas! Then there are the sweetest llama boys…”

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Guided Hike to Alpine Lakes - Silver Dollar, Lost Lake, Lake Isabelle, and Crater Lakes
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Guided Hike to Alpine Lakes

13.Guided Hike to Alpine Lakes

Denver-guided hike to Colorado alpine lakes with snow-aware routes, small-group pickup, 4–6 miles, and warm snacks for $120.

★ 5.0

“The entire experience was seamless. From booking, receiving updates, pick up and drop off. The guide, Jeremy, was knowledgeable and made the experience! 10/10.. would do it again!”

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From Denver: Trip to Mount Blue Sky Summit and Glacial Lake - Echo Lake (10,600 ft) and Summit Lake (12,800 ft): Glacial Beauty, Up Close
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From Denver: Trip to Mount Blue Sky Summit and Glacial Lake

14.From Denver: Trip to Mount Blue Sky Summit and Glacial Lake

Small-group Denver day trip to Mount Blue Sky: glacier lakes, optional summit walk, wildlife, and wildflowers, plus Idaho Springs shopping.

★ 4.9

“This was a great tour for the sights but not the tour guide we had. It was executed in a way that it was very rushed. We had a arrival time back to Denver 4:15pm/4:30pm but we actually arrived a 30 minutes early! In addition too much time was spent at Idaho Springs - 90…”

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Private Hiking and Camping in Colorado - 2 day trip - Camp setup, fire time, and Jeremy’s camp kitchen
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Private Hiking and Camping in Colorado – 2 day trip

15.Private Hiking and Camping in Colorado – 2 day trip

Private Denver Rockies hike-and-camp with an alpine lake loop, Caribou Ranch trail, and guide-cooked meals in the wilderness.

★ 5.0

“My husband and I had the most amazing and memorable hike and camp with Jeremy. He was a great tour guide. He picked us up from where we were staying and dropped us back, which was so nice of him! He definitely went out of his way to make the experience even more amazing. Highly…”

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