Delta County, Colorado
98 hiking & walking trails · 16parks, recreation areas & campgrounds · 10 cities. Real OpenStreetMap + Recreation.gov data, with a free trail map for every listing.
About Hiking in Delta County, Colorado
Delta County is home to 98 mapped hiking trails and 16 federal parks, campgrounds, and recreation areas spread across 10 cities. Trail data is sourced from OpenStreetMap contributors; park and campground info comes from Recreation.gov.
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Trails & Parks in Delta County
Up to 114 pinpoints showing trail and park locations across the county.
Cities in Delta County
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Sample Parks in Delta County
Sample Trails in Delta County
Curated Guides for Delta County
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there hiking trails in Delta County, Colorado?
Yes — we have 98 mapped hiking and walking trails in Delta County, Colorado, sourced from OpenStreetMap. Browse the full list below, with distance, elevation, and difficulty for each.
What is the best hiking trail in Delta County, Colorado for families?
7 Bridges near Paonia is one of the best family picks in Delta County, Colorado — easy difficulty, short enough for kids and first-timers. See the full family hiking guide below for more options.
Is there a trail map for Delta County, Colorado?
Each of the 98 trails in Delta County, 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 Delta County, Colorado?
Delta County, Colorado has 16 parks, recreation areas, and federal facilities in our index (5 classified as recreation areas). Each listing includes activities, photos where available, and directions.
Can I go camping in Delta County, Colorado?
Yes — 1 of Delta County, Colorado's parks have mapped campsites, from first-come sites to Recreation.gov reservations. The largest is Weir and Johnson with 4 sites. See the full campgrounds guide below for the ranked list.
Where can I find hiking trails and parks near Delta County, Colorado?
Browse all hiking trails, walking trails, parks, and campgrounds across Colorado for more options beyond Delta County, Colorado.
Hiking guides for Colorado
Statewide rankings and guides — useful context for Delta County.
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.