La Plata County, Colorado
503 hiking trails · 24parks & campgrounds · 5 cities. Real OpenStreetMap + Recreation.gov data.
About Hiking in La Plata County, Colorado
La Plata County is home to 503 mapped hiking trails and 24 federal parks, campgrounds, and recreation areas spread across 5 cities. Trail data is sourced from OpenStreetMap contributors; park and campground info comes from Recreation.gov.
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Trails & Parks in La Plata County
Up to 224 pinpoints showing trail and park locations across the county.
Cities in La Plata County
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Sample Parks in La Plata County
Sample Trails in La Plata County
Hiking guides for Colorado
Statewide rankings and guides — useful context for La Plata 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.