Montrose County, Colorado
156 hiking & walking trails · 31parks, recreation areas & campgrounds · 9 cities. Real OpenStreetMap + Recreation.gov data, with a free trail map for every listing.
About Hiking in Montrose County, Colorado
Montrose County is home to 156 mapped hiking trails and 31 federal parks, campgrounds, and recreation areas spread across 9 cities. Trail data is sourced from OpenStreetMap contributors; park and campground info comes from Recreation.gov.
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Trails & Parks in Montrose County
Up to 187 pinpoints showing trail and park locations across the county.
Cities in Montrose County
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Sample Parks in Montrose County
Sample Trails in Montrose County
Curated Guides for Montrose County
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there hiking trails in Montrose County, Colorado?
Yes — we have 156 mapped hiking and walking trails in Montrose 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 Montrose County, Colorado?
Long Draw near Crawford is rated hard — the toughest classification among Montrose County, Colorado's mapped trails.
What is the best hiking trail in Montrose County, Colorado for families?
Amp Ridge near Montrose is one of the best family picks in Montrose 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 Montrose County, Colorado?
Each of the 156 trails in Montrose 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 Montrose County, Colorado?
Montrose County, Colorado has 31 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 Montrose County, Colorado?
Yes — 2 of Montrose County, Colorado's parks have mapped campsites, from first-come sites to Recreation.gov reservations. The largest is Black Canyon Of The Gunnison South Rim Campground with 89 sites. See the full campgrounds guide below for the ranked list.
Where can I find hiking trails and parks near Montrose County, Colorado?
Browse all hiking trails, walking trails, parks, and campgrounds across Colorado for more options beyond Montrose County, Colorado.
Hiking guides for Colorado
Statewide rankings and guides — useful context for Montrose 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.