BEST HIKES IN COLORADO: 11 Top Hiking Trails in Colorado | Best Places to Hike in Colorado 2023

[@irmakalember9403]

Omg I love Colorado. My goal is to move there. In 2 years. I love nature and Colorado is so beautiful.

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

DO IT!

[@danasmith3288]

Weeding through all the 'sensational' youtube videos of Colorado, I appreciate a 'homegrown' perspective. I have been there twice now, and can't get over the natural beauty.

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

One of the greatest things about CO is that pretty much anywhere you go, you can find natural, home-grown splendor.

[@danasmith3288]

@@HashtagColoradoLife One other thing I failed to mention, is how pleasant and congenial the people are that have either lived there for an extended time or as yourself, born and bred.

[@GiuliaontheSummit]

amazing thanks !!! :)

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

thanks so much for watching!

[@MSzlak24]

Hiking mountain trails is a challenge that tests your endurance. However, the reward for overcoming these difficulties is unmatched.

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

100% agreed! And it builds so much confidence and makes it that much more exciting for the next one.

[@lickourballs1atatimeok]

Definitely a fair list. The garden and red rocks open space, within a stones throw . I love going they're almost everyday. It's like my walk around the block✌🏽

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

Totally agree! Most of Colorado has gorgeous views right outside your back door.

[@unjarredoutdoors5513]

Beautiful views. Great day to get outside for some fresh air. Hope you had fun. Supporting you with a thumbs up

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

Thanks for the support! Enjoy these awesome hikes in Colorado.

[@rosstrue3010]

Thank you for diverting the interlopers to 11 of the least spectacular and easiest trails in CO. Keep up the good work ;) Honestly this list should be called "My favorite beginner friendly hikes that are close to major cities in Colorado"

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

Thanks! We did say these were the best hikes in Colorado that we enjoy visiting and exploring.

[@samm8337]

Went to Hanging lake in 2019, great scenery. Was $12 per person and you ride the shuttle. Now if they reopen it might have to charge extra.

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

They actually re-opened Hanging Lake just recently. But you do have to get a permit ($10) and reservation to make sure that it's safe for everyone to hike, especially during winter.

[@JB_FLYA69669]

Beautiful video you have inspired me to go here

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

You should! It's easy to enjoy too.

[@edwarddickson7731]

Great video . Thanks. Believe the river running through the Black Canyon is the Gunnison, not the Colorado.

[@stmarysmusicbox]

Thank you for including time stamps. Which do you consider to be the most immersive?

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

Anything in Rocky Mountain National Park is magical and a very immersive hiking experience. Hope this help! And thanks for watching.

[@alexdag7713]

I always though Maroon Bells pics where from Crater lake but then i found Out that they where taken at Maroon Lake wich is like 2km Away

[@3SeasonsUSA]

We used to camp near the Y. I was pretty small, but we named one campsite Bell Rock. We had to jump across a brook to get to this rock from the campsite. It has a rock on the back of the "bell" that looks like an ironing board. If I recall correctly this was in view of Mount Big Cheif, but that might be a different site. Also, the older siblings used to hike up to Eagles Nest, another rocky formation. We rarely had another other campers nearby. These are above Colorado Springs. Does any of this sound familiar?

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

Yes, definitely can relate to some of these locations. There are so many hidden gems near Colorado Springs and the other cities in Colorado. Glad you were able to have some awesome memories! Thanks for watching.

[@cherrybb3888]

I used to love going up to RMNP. Now with overcrowding it’s hard to get up there for a spontaneous day of hiking. The permit system in place from June through most of October is a real hassle.

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

Yes, it's the same for us. We used to go all the time but now with so many tourists and people visiting it's not as easy.

[@gotouguts2066]

Guess I was pretty fortunate to go when I did- on a weekday during the fall of 2020. There were definitely still some busy spots but I hardly saw anyone after about a mile into each hike. Seemed like everybody who came just wanted to see Emerald Lake.

[@manooch]

Look at those clouds at 3:49 .Are they spinning around themselves?

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

Hmm, it kinda looks like it doesn't it. :) Thanks for watching!

[@jenniferwilcox1159]

You forgot Horsetooth Mountain in Fort Collins

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

There was a great many worthy hiking places that should have been on this list but didn't make it without the video being 9 hrs long.

[@DENVEROUTDOORMAN]

Better than Red Rocks Parks is east across from there is Dakota/Dinosaur Ridge with the side trail to dinosaur footprints

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

Great recommendation! Thanks for watching.

[@Jeremy-bh5cm]

Can you suggest a few 12k and 13k mountains for beginners in Colorado maybe San juan and or rio grande mountains?

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

Bennett Peak is in the San Juans and is known for being one the beginner mountain hikes in CO. West Spanish peak is south near the San Juans but is within the Sangre de Cristo Range. Stand alone peak and outstanding to catch sunrise.

[@paulhatzig7084]

Very nice video! The first and second shots look like Norway and PNW though. That can't be Colorado right?

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

Thanks so much for watching! We live in Colorado which is where our photos are taken.

[@paulhatzig7084]

@Hashtag Colorado Life Wow that's crazy, I didn't know Colorado can get so green! Could you tell me where in Colorado was this taken? I'd love to visit!

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

@@paulhatzig7084 Yes, a few summers ago we got so much rain that some places in the mountains looked like rain forests lol. Especially some of the valleys near Durango in the La Plata Mountains.

[@randybauer6186]

Wait. Did you just say pro kayakers were taking on the Colorado River at Black Canyon NP? I believe that’s the Gunnison.

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

Yes, correct! I might have said the wrong thing meaning Gunnison.

[@zadenahhas6926]

Stupid question, what are your thoughts of solo hiking and wild animals?

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

It really depends on where you are going. If you are hiking out of the Front Range, along a popular route, there shouldn't be too much to worry about. If you are going real backwoods, I would take the time to research the trail/path to see if you need to carry something to protect yourself. The very infrequent wild animal run-ins that happen in CO to hiker or campers is running into an animal that is truly desperate or messing with mama and kids. The biggest piece of advice here would be just to use common sense.

[@3SeasonsUSA]

@@HashtagColoradoLife Back 60 years ago Mom and Dad let us hike off into the woods by ourselves and never said one word about bears. I think they might have a bear problem in the Boulder area, though. I think things have changed with so many people and so much food not stored safely. I am no expert on Colorado, however, having moved away in my teens.

[@53andME]

Are hiking and biking the same trails?

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

Just hiking

[@53andME]

@@HashtagColoradoLife do you have videos of bike trails..easy trails

[@ethanbowling4440]

Not one 14er? Come on 😅

[@roiceborruso8120]

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[@HashtagColoradoLife]

yes.

[@connorwalsh4857]

Lol. Posts a video recommending specific "hikes" but then lists a national park with 265,000 acres. Respectfully, these are all just tourist traps.

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

It does have some of the most amazing hiking spots in the state! But yes, a lot of these gorgeous spots are frequented by tourists.

[@joehilner4830]

It's just so barren. I'm not used to being able to see thru the forest.

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

What's so barren, Joe? Parts of the mountains above the treeline are unable to sustain trees and other flora. Simply because it's just so high up. It's sad, yes. But there are awesome National Forests, like Pikes Peak National Forest, that have loads of forests available.

[@joehilner4830]

@@HashtagColoradoLife I've been there and if that's a forest, so is mineral palace park in downtown Pueblo. Have you ever been to Atlanta? I lived there, too

[@HashtagColoradoLife]

@@joehilner4830 The landscape is definitely different here than other parts of the country. Atlanta is a beautiful city yes, I've been there!

[@joehilner4830]

@@HashtagColoradoLife exactly my point, "definitely different" the same word doesn't fit both landscape.

[@DENVEROUTDOORMAN]

@@joehilner4830 nothing compared to Lakewood and Golden