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

  • Red Rock Canyon is Tops of Colorado Springs Open Space Red Rock Canyon Open Space and adjacent Section 16 are the best of the best.  There are numerous hiking options for all levels of hikers.  You can't beat the ...
    Posted Mar 16, 2013, 8:51 AM by Josh Tenn
  • Gear Up Properly This Winter Don't get caught out unprepared this winter.  Check out The Colorado Hiker's gear checklists before leaving home.
    Posted Nov 11, 2012, 7:32 PM by Josh Tenn
  • Hiking Season is in Full Swing at Meyer Ranch Summer has come a bit early this year, and you can take advantage of an amazing hike approximately 30-45 minutes away from Denver.  Get out to Meyer Ranch to ...
    Posted Jun 4, 2012, 11:45 AM by Josh Tenn
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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

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 Josh Tenn
  • 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 Josh Tenn
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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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