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Uncompahgre Peak, Colorado, Mountains & Mesas

Hiking in Colorado: explore the regions and the trails

Every region has its own hike.

Pick a region in Colorado, discover its landscapes and compare trails by duration, level and access: 29 trails in 6 regions.

By François Dumaine

Uncompahgre Peak, Colorado, Mountains & Mesas · photo from the LGPO trail page

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Which hike should you pick in Colorado?

The regions in Colorado

Different landscapes. Real leads to help you choose.

Saint Vrain Mountain, Colorado

Our hiking picks in Colorado

Need a first pick?

Our selection of 10 hikes in Colorado.

  1. 1Uncompahgre Peak, Colorado
  2. 2Saint Vrain Mountain, Colorado
  3. 3Colorado River
See our Top 10 hikes in Colorado

Frequently asked questions

Where can I do an easy hike in Colorado?

4 of our 29 trails are rated easy; Denver and Cities of the Rockies (1), Mountains & Mesas (1) and Pikes Peak Wonders (1) have the most. For a first trail: Gold Hill, Colorado (1.3 km, 20 min) and Mount Rosa (1.8 km, 26 min).

Where can I hike with my dog?

Our trail pages say dogs are allowed on 3 trails and not allowed on 2; for 24, the information is not confirmed. Always check the site manager's rules, especially about leashes.

How do I choose a hiking region?

For the widest choice: Rockies Playground (12 trails) and Mountains & Mesas (6 trails).

Do I need to book access?

It depends on the place. parks and several reserves may charge an access fee, sometimes with a booking. The trail page says so when the information is known, and the site manager's own website remains the reference.