El Paso County, Colorado
1,818 hiking & walking trails · 11parks, recreation areas & campgrounds · 12 cities. Real OpenStreetMap + Recreation.gov data, with a free trail map for every listing.
About Hiking in El Paso County, Colorado
El Paso County is home to 1,818 mapped hiking trails and 11 federal parks, campgrounds, and recreation areas spread across 12 cities. Trail data is sourced from OpenStreetMap contributors; park and campground info comes from Recreation.gov.
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Trails & Parks in El Paso County
Up to 211 pinpoints showing trail and park locations across the county.
Cities in El Paso County
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Sample Parks in El Paso County
Sample Trails in El Paso County
Curated Guides for El Paso County
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there hiking trails in El Paso County, Colorado?
Yes — we have 1,818 mapped hiking and walking trails in El Paso County, Colorado, sourced from OpenStreetMap. Browse the full list below, with distance, elevation, and difficulty for each.
What is the most difficult hiking trail in El Paso County, Colorado?
Almond Butter near Manitou Springs is rated hard — the toughest classification among El Paso County, Colorado's mapped trails.
What is the best hiking trail in El Paso County, Colorado for families?
ADT - Colorado B - P - Seg 2 near Woodland Park is one of the best family picks in El Paso County, 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 El Paso County, Colorado?
Each of the 1,818 trails in El Paso 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 El Paso County, Colorado?
El Paso County, Colorado has 11 parks, recreation areas, and federal facilities in our index. Each listing includes activities, photos where available, and directions.
Can I go camping in El Paso County, Colorado?
We don't show any campgrounds with mapped campsites in El Paso County, Colorado right now — check the state level for more camping options nearby.
Where can I find hiking trails and parks near El Paso County, Colorado?
Browse all hiking trails, walking trails, parks, and campgrounds across Colorado for more options beyond El Paso County, Colorado.
Hiking guides for Colorado
Statewide rankings and guides — useful context for El Paso 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.