The Colorado Hiker
Your Source of Colorado Hiking Trail Information

 
The Colorado Hiker is your guide to the best Colorado hikes, including numerous hiking trails near Denver, Colorado Springs, and many other Colorado destinations. If you are looking for Colorado hiking trails, backpacking information, and landscape photography, then you're in the right place. Colorado is an inspirational state. This website is devoted to showcasing the Centennial State's towering mountains, expansive plains, crystal-clear waters, colorful history, and open skies. The Colorado Hiker was also created to educate people on recreation ethics, wilderness safety, and to foster awareness on why land conservation is such a necessity. Please check out all of the hiking, camping, backpacking, snowshoeing, and skiing information on this site. Happy trails!!!
 

Announcements

  • Great Spring Hike Near Denver Mother Nature seemed to skip spring this year.  That shouldn't stop you from enjoying the greening grasses that are juxtaposed by brilliant red rock at South Valley Park, located ...
    Posted Apr 30, 2012 11:16 AM by Colorado Hiker
  • Get Your Winter Backpacking Kicks by Heading Out to Kauai, HI When Colorado's snow is just too much for a solid backpacking trip, Hawaii's Napali Coast is one perfect way to beat the cold.  The strenuous Kalalau Trail can ...
    Posted Feb 29, 2012 8:24 PM by Colorado Hiker
  • It's the Perfect Time of Year to Hike to Chicago Lakes This hike is less than one hour from Denver, and February is the perfect time of year for making the trek up to Chicago Lakes.  Be prepared, however, for this ...
    Posted Jan 24, 2012 5:55 PM by Colorado Hiker
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Gear Reviews

  • Mountain House Chicken a la King Okay, so this isn't gear.  It is, however, the best freeze-dried meal around!!!  If you're running behind and don't have time to prep your own meals ...
    Posted Jul 12, 2011 10:51 AM by Colorado Hiker
  • MSR Pocket Rocket Description: We've used the MSR Pocket Rocket for years now, and it is probably one of our favorite pieces of gear.  At 3 ounces, it is going to be ...
    Posted Jul 9, 2011 10:39 PM by Colorado Hiker
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Words to Ponder
"The conservation of natural resources is the fundamental problem.
Unless we solve that problem, it will avail us little to solve all others."
—Theodore Roosevelt, Address to the Deep Waterway Convention, October 4, 1907

What you'll find at The Colorado Hiker:

* Colorado Hiking Trails

Photos, maps, and trail descriptions of over 50 hiking trails in the State of Colorado.

 

* Wilderness Safety Info

Backpacking, hiking, climbing, and camping safety tips.

 

* Neighbor States

Photos and descriptions of natural places and hiking trails in New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, & Wyoming.

 

* Backpacking Information

Camping/backpacking checklists, gear reviews, camping recipes, and more.

 
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