Hiking Trails & Parks in Colorado
17,944 mapped hiking and walking trails, plus 1,127 parks, recreation areas, and campgrounds across Colorado. Free trail maps for every listing — browse by county or city, or jump straight to the full list.
About Hiking in Colorado
Colorado has 17,944 mapped hiking trails and 1,127 federally managed parks and recreation areas spread across 68 counties. Trail data comes from OpenStreetMap contributors; parks and campgrounds from Recreation.gov.
Trying to narrow down? Browse all trails, all parks, all 68 counties, or pick a county below to see only its options.
Where to Go in Colorado
A spatially-sampled view of 419 trail and park locations across Colorado’s counties.
Colorado Counties
Top 24 counties shown — 68 total indexed.
Trails by Difficulty in Colorado
Parks & Campgrounds in Colorado
Longest Trails in Colorado
Curated Guides for Colorado
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there hiking trails in Colorado?
Yes — we have 17,944 mapped hiking and walking trails in Colorado, sourced from OpenStreetMap. Browse the full list below, with distance, elevation, and difficulty for each.
What is the most difficult hiking trail in Colorado?
Barr Trail near Cascade is rated expert — the toughest classification among Colorado's mapped trails.
What is the best hiking trail in Colorado for families?
ADT - Colorado B - P - Seg 1 near Sugar City is one of the best family picks in Colorado — easy difficulty and 0.1 miles round trip, short enough for kids and first-timers. See the full family hiking guide below for more options.
Is there a trail map for Colorado?
Each of the 17,944 trails in Colorado has its own page with an interactive map, GPS coordinates, and a link to view it on OpenStreetMap — no app or account needed.
What parks and recreation areas are in Colorado?
Colorado has 1,127 parks, recreation areas, and federal facilities in our index (133 classified as recreation areas). Each listing includes activities, photos where available, and directions.
Can I go camping in Colorado?
Yes — 135 of Colorado's parks have mapped campsites, from first-come sites to Recreation.gov reservations. The largest is ELK CREEK CAMPGROUND with 153 sites. See the full campgrounds guide below for the ranked list.
Hiking guides & rankings for Colorado
In-depth articles drawing on the trail and park data above.
Photo: Sergei AkulichThe 10 Longest Hiking Trails in Colorado, Ranked
Colorado's longest mapped hiking trails, ranked by distance with notes on what makes each route worth the commitment.
Photo: Sergei AkulichColorado's 10 Most Punishing Trails by Elevation Gain
Steep is hard. These are the ten Colorado trails with the most total elevation gain — quad-burners earned by hard climbing.
Photo: Joshua EarleThe Best Beginner-Friendly Hikes in Colorado
Ten gentle, well-marked Colorado trails perfect for first-time hikers, families, or recovery days.
Photo: Joshua EarleThe 10 Most Challenging Hikes in Colorado
Colorado's ten hardest hikes — expert difficulty, big mileage, or serious exposure. Reserved for experienced hikers.
Photo: Joshua EarleThe Best National Parks & Recreation Areas in Colorado
Federal parks and recreation areas in Colorado ranked by what they actually offer hikers and campers, not just popularity.
Photo: Joshua EarleBest Waterfall Hikes in Colorado: 10 Trails to See Falls Up Close
Colorado's best hikes to named waterfalls — from short family-friendly viewpoints to all-day cascade chasing.