Colorado is a hikers paradise with its many pristine trails that wind through the mountains and forests. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced hiker, there is a perfect hike for you in Colorado. Here are some of the best hikes in Colorado to get your started!
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The 10 most beautiful hikes in Colorado

Hiking Route
· United States of America
Maroon Lake and Crater Lake Trail
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Difficulty
moderate
6.2 km
1:45 h
276 m
276 m
This great trail takes us on a short trip from Maroon Lake, with its magnificent view of the Maroon Bells peaks, to the beautifully located Crater Lake.

Hiking Route
· Mesa Verde National Park
Cliff Palace at Mesa Verde National Park (guided tour)
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Difficulty
easy
0.7 km
1:00 h
55 m
55 m
The tour takes us to Cliff Palace, the most beautiful rock dwellings at Mesa Verde National Park.

Hiking Route
· United States of America
Black Canyon, Colorado 6
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
3.2 km
2:30 h
570 m
570 m
Toller, teils anspruchsvoller Ab- und Aufstieg am Oak Flat Trail in den Black Canyon zum tief gelegenen Gunnison River. Kettensicherungen entschärfen die steilste Stelle.

Hiking Route
· United States of America
Great Sand Dunes, Colorado 5
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
7.9 km
2:15 h
310 m
310 m
Tolle Tour auf den Sanddünen im "Great Sand Dunes Nationalpark" mit der Sangre de Christo - Gebirgskette (Mt. Herard 4053 m) im nahen Hintergrund.

Hiking Route
· Colorado
Maroon und Crater Lake, Colorado 12
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
6.8 km
1:25 h
225 m
225 m
Kurze Wandertour die am schönsten am Herbstanfang begangen werden soll, wenn es machbar ist. Durch die Farbenpracht der Espen weiß man dann, woher Colorado seinen Namen hat.

Hiking Route
· Telluride
Bridal Veil Trail
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
3.4 km
1:20 h
263 m
263 m
This is a newly built hiking trail that follows Bridal Veil Creek up to the base of the spectacular Bridal Veil Falls and routes hiking traffing away from the Black Bear Pass Road.

Hiking Route
· United States of America
Gem Lake, Colorado 1
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
10.7 km
3:00 h
510 m
545 m
Schöne Wanderung zum idyllischen Gem Lake See mit herrlicher Aussicht und beindruckenden Felsformationen am Trailhead.

Hiking Route
· United States of America
Monument Canyon, Colorado 8
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
11.2 km
3:15 h
400 m
400 m
Grandiose Wanderung zwischen den roten Sandsteinfelsenim Colorado National Monument. Abstieg in den Monument Canyon und Wanderung bis zum Kletterfelsen "Independence Rock". Rückkehr am gleichen Weg und Aufstieg zum Parkplatz. Auf der Bergstraße viele Aussichtspunkte mit Parkmöglichkeit.

Hiking Route
· United States of America
Sundance Montain, Colorado 2
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
4.4 km
1:05 h
300 m
300 m
Eher einfache Kurztour, um die attraktive Panoramafahrt auf der Trail Rigde Road durch etwas Bewegung zu unterbrechen. Problemlos bei guter Sicht, die große Höhe ist aber zu beachten.

Hiking Route
· United States of America
Bighorn Creek Trail
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
5 km
2:00 h
320 m
325 m
We pass through pine and fir forests, as well as pastures and meadows, on this moderate hike. Nature at its best!
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Bear Lake - Emerald Lake - Lake Haiyaha by Heribert
August 11, 2022
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July 01, 2022
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Mount Evans via Mount Spalding by Dylan
October 03, 2021
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