Park County, Colorado
203 hiking & walking trails · 48parks, recreation areas & campgrounds · 20 cities. Real OpenStreetMap + Recreation.gov data, with a free trail map for every listing.
About Hiking in Park County, Colorado
Park County is home to 203 mapped hiking trails and 48 federal parks, campgrounds, and recreation areas spread across 20 cities. Trail data is sourced from OpenStreetMap contributors; park and campground info comes from Recreation.gov.
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Trails & Parks in Park County
Up to 248 pinpoints showing trail and park locations across the county.
Cities in Park County
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Sample Parks in Park County
Sample Trails in Park County
Curated Guides for Park County
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there hiking trails in Park County, Colorado?
Yes — we have 203 mapped hiking and walking trails in Park 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 Park County, Colorado?
Mount Sherman - Southwest Ridge from Fourmile Creek near Leadville is rated hard — the toughest classification among Park County, Colorado's mapped trails.
What is the best hiking trail in Park County, Colorado for families?
ADT - Colorado C - Q - Seg 4 near Jefferson is one of the best family picks in Park 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 Park County, Colorado?
Each of the 203 trails in Park 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 Park County, Colorado?
Park County, Colorado has 48 parks, recreation areas, and federal facilities in our index (3 classified as recreation areas). Each listing includes activities, photos where available, and directions.
Can I go camping in Park County, Colorado?
Yes — 13 of Park County, Colorado's parks have mapped campsites, from first-come sites to Recreation.gov reservations. The largest is RIVERSIDE (CO) with 19 sites. See the full campgrounds guide below for the ranked list.
Where can I find hiking trails and parks near Park County, Colorado?
Browse all hiking trails, walking trails, parks, and campgrounds across Colorado for more options beyond Park County, Colorado.
Hiking guides for Colorado
Statewide rankings and guides — useful context for Park 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.