Grand County, Colorado
709 hiking & walking trails · 56parks, recreation areas & campgrounds · 18 cities. Real OpenStreetMap + Recreation.gov data, with a free trail map for every listing.
About Hiking in Grand County, Colorado
Grand County is home to 709 mapped hiking trails and 56 federal parks, campgrounds, and recreation areas spread across 18 cities. Trail data is sourced from OpenStreetMap contributors; park and campground info comes from Recreation.gov.
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Trails & Parks in Grand County
Up to 256 pinpoints showing trail and park locations across the county.
Cities in Grand County
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Sample Parks in Grand County
Sample Trails in Grand County
Curated Guides for Grand County
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there hiking trails in Grand County, Colorado?
Yes — we have 709 mapped hiking and walking trails in Grand 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 Grand County, Colorado?
Boulder-Grand Pass trail (unmaintained) near Allenspark is rated hard — the toughest classification among Grand County, Colorado's mapped trails.
What is the best hiking trail in Grand County, Colorado for families?
ADT - Utah - R - Seg 1 near Cisco is one of the best family picks in Grand 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 Grand County, Colorado?
Each of the 709 trails in Grand 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 Grand County, Colorado?
Grand County, Colorado has 56 parks, recreation areas, and federal facilities in our index (10 classified as recreation areas). Each listing includes activities, photos where available, and directions.
Can I go camping in Grand County, Colorado?
Yes — 7 of Grand County, Colorado's parks have mapped campsites, from first-come sites to Recreation.gov reservations. The largest is Rocky Mountain National Park Timber Creek Campground with 99 sites. See the full campgrounds guide below for the ranked list.
Where can I find hiking trails and parks near Grand County, Colorado?
Browse all hiking trails, walking trails, parks, and campgrounds across Colorado for more options beyond Grand County, Colorado.
Hiking guides for Colorado
Statewide rankings and guides — useful context for Grand 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.