BEST HIKES IN COLORADO: 11 Top Hiking Trails in Colorado | Best Places to Hike in Colorado 2023

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The best hikes in Colorado recommended by a local. In this video, I showcase 11 of the top hiking trails and best places to hike in Colorado in 2023. I have spent years hiking in Colorado and am excited to share my favorite hikes.
The state is known for epic scenery and breathtaking views from many of these hiking trails. There are so many places to see and hikes to explore it’s hard to know which ones to tackle.
To help narrow this down, I’m sharing the spots that I think are the absolute best hiking in Colorado and destinations you should add to your list this year. These are unforgettable places to hike that are perfect for any spring, summer, fall or winter.
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Contents of this Video:
00:00 Intro to the Best Hikes in Colorado
00:28 Garden of the Gods Park
01:40 Great Sand Dunes National Park
02:43 Rocky Mountain National Park
03:53 Chautauqua Park in Boulder
04:53 Trollstigen Trail in Breckenridge
05:52 The Manitou Incline
06:58 Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
07:59 Red Rocks Park
09:01 Crystal Mill
09:46 Hanging Lake & Glenwood Canyon
10:57 Maroon Bells
11:57 Outro & Subscribe
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17 июн 2024

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@danasmith3288 Год назад

Weeding through all the 'sensational' youtube videos of Colorado, I appreciate a 'homegrown' perspective. I have been there twice now, and can't get over the natural beauty.

@HashtagColoradoLife Год назад

One of the greatest things about CO is that pretty much anywhere you go, you can find natural, home-grown splendor.

@danasmith3288 Год назад

@@HashtagColoradoLife One other thing I failed to mention, is how pleasant and congenial the people are that have either lived there for an extended time or as yourself, born and bred.

@user-cc1mm5jx7t 4 дня назад

Weeding through

@unjarredoutdoors5513 2 года назад

Beautiful views. Great day to get outside for some fresh air. Hope you had fun. Supporting you with a thumbs up

@HashtagColoradoLife 2 года назад

Thanks for the support! Enjoy these awesome hikes in Colorado.

@lickourballs1atatimeok Год назад

Definitely a fair list. The garden and red rocks open space, within a stones throw . I love going they're almost everyday. It's like my walk around the block✌🏽

@HashtagColoradoLife Год назад

Totally agree! Most of Colorado has gorgeous views right outside your back door.

@JB_FLYA69669 10 месяцев назад

Beautiful video you have inspired me to go here

@HashtagColoradoLife 10 месяцев назад

You should! It's easy to enjoy too.

@edwarddickson7731 Год назад

Great video . Thanks. Believe the river running through the Black Canyon is the Gunnison, not the Colorado.

@jenniferwilcox1159 2 дня назад

You forgot Horsetooth Mountain in Fort Collins

@rosstrue3010 5 месяцев назад

Thank you for diverting the interlopers to 11 of the least spectacular and easiest trails in CO. Keep up the good work ;) Honestly this list should be called "My favorite beginner friendly hikes that are close to major cities in Colorado"

@HashtagColoradoLife 5 месяцев назад

Thanks! We did say these were the best hikes in Colorado that we enjoy visiting and exploring.

@samm8337 Год назад

Went to Hanging lake in 2019, great scenery. Was $12 per person and you ride the shuttle. Now if they reopen it might have to charge extra.

@HashtagColoradoLife Год назад

They actually re-opened Hanging Lake just recently. But you do have to get a permit ($10) and reservation to make sure that it's safe for everyone to hike, especially during winter.

@stmarysmusicbox 11 месяцев назад

Thank you for including time stamps. Which do you consider to be the most immersive?

@HashtagColoradoLife 10 месяцев назад

Anything in Rocky Mountain National Park is magical and a very immersive hiking experience. Hope this help! And thanks for watching.

@alexdag7713 8 месяцев назад

I always though Maroon Bells pics where from Crater lake but then i found Out that they where taken at Maroon Lake wich is like 2km Away

@paulhatzig7084 Год назад

Very nice video! The first and second shots look like Norway and PNW though. That can't be Colorado right?

@HashtagColoradoLife Год назад

Thanks so much for watching! We live in Colorado which is where our photos are taken.

@paulhatzig7084 Год назад

@Hashtag Colorado Life Wow that's crazy, I didn't know Colorado can get so green! Could you tell me where in Colorado was this taken? I'd love to visit!

@HashtagColoradoLife Год назад

@@paulhatzig7084 Yes, a few summers ago we got so much rain that some places in the mountains looked like rain forests lol. Especially some of the valleys near Durango in the La Plata Mountains.

@3SeasonsUSA 9 месяцев назад

We used to camp near the Y. I was pretty small, but we named one campsite Bell Rock. We had to jump across a brook to get to this rock from the campsite. It has a rock on the back of the "bell" that looks like an ironing board. If I recall correctly this was in view of Mount Big Cheif, but that might be a different site. Also, the older siblings used to hike up to Eagles Nest, another rocky formation. We rarely had another other campers nearby. These are above Colorado Springs. Does any of this sound familiar?

@HashtagColoradoLife 9 месяцев назад

Yes, definitely can relate to some of these locations. There are so many hidden gems near Colorado Springs and the other cities in Colorado. Glad you were able to have some awesome memories! Thanks for watching.

@manooch Год назад

Look at those clouds at 3:49 .Are they spinning around themselves?

@HashtagColoradoLife Год назад

Hmm, it kinda looks like it doesn't it. :) Thanks for watching!

@Jeremy-bh5cm 9 месяцев назад

Can you suggest a few 12k and 13k mountains for beginners in Colorado maybe San juan and or rio grande mountains?

@HashtagColoradoLife 9 месяцев назад

Bennett Peak is in the San Juans and is known for being one the beginner mountain hikes in CO. West Spanish peak is south near the San Juans but is within the Sangre de Cristo Range. Stand alone peak and outstanding to catch sunrise.

@cherrybb3888 Год назад

I used to love going up to RMNP. Now with overcrowding it’s hard to get up there for a spontaneous day of hiking. The permit system in place from June through most of October is a real hassle.

@HashtagColoradoLife Год назад

Yes, it's the same for us. We used to go all the time but now with so many tourists and people visiting it's not as easy.

@gotouguts2066 Год назад

Guess I was pretty fortunate to go when I did- on a weekday during the fall of 2020. There were definitely still some busy spots but I hardly saw anyone after about a mile into each hike. Seemed like everybody who came just wanted to see Emerald Lake.

@DENVEROUTDOORMAN Год назад

Better than Red Rocks Parks is east across from there is Dakota/Dinosaur Ridge with the side trail to dinosaur footprints

@HashtagColoradoLife Год назад

Great recommendation! Thanks for watching.

@randybauer6186 9 месяцев назад

Wait. Did you just say pro kayakers were taking on the Colorado River at Black Canyon NP? I believe that’s the Gunnison.

@HashtagColoradoLife 9 месяцев назад

Yes, correct! I might have said the wrong thing meaning Gunnison.

@ethanbowling4440 Год назад

Not one 14er? Come on 😅

@zadenahhas6926 Год назад

Stupid question, what are your thoughts of solo hiking and wild animals?

@HashtagColoradoLife Год назад

It really depends on where you are going. If you are hiking out of the Front Range, along a popular route, there shouldn't be too much to worry about. If you are going real backwoods, I would take the time to research the trail/path to see if you need to carry something to protect yourself. The very infrequent wild animal run-ins that happen in CO to hiker or campers is running into an animal that is truly desperate or messing with mama and kids. The biggest piece of advice here would be just to use common sense.

@3SeasonsUSA 9 месяцев назад

@@HashtagColoradoLife Back 60 years ago Mom and Dad let us hike off into the woods by ourselves and never said one word about bears. I think they might have a bear problem in the Boulder area, though. I think things have changed with so many people and so much food not stored safely. I am no expert on Colorado, however, having moved away in my teens.

@PEDALSnPROJECTS 6 месяцев назад

Are hiking and biking the same trails?

@HashtagColoradoLife 6 месяцев назад

Just hiking

@PEDALSnPROJECTS 6 месяцев назад

@@HashtagColoradoLife do you have videos of bike trails..easy trails

@roiceborruso8120 2 года назад

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@HashtagColoradoLife 2 года назад

yes.

@joehilner4830 2 года назад

It's just so barren. I'm not used to being able to see thru the forest.

@HashtagColoradoLife 2 года назад

What's so barren, Joe? Parts of the mountains above the treeline are unable to sustain trees and other flora. Simply because it's just so high up. It's sad, yes. But there are awesome National Forests, like Pikes Peak National Forest, that have loads of forests available.

@joehilner4830 2 года назад

@@HashtagColoradoLife I've been there and if that's a forest, so is mineral palace park in downtown Pueblo. Have you ever been to Atlanta? I lived there, too

@HashtagColoradoLife 2 года назад

@@joehilner4830 The landscape is definitely different here than other parts of the country. Atlanta is a beautiful city yes, I've been there!

@joehilner4830 2 года назад

@@HashtagColoradoLife exactly my point, "definitely different" the same word doesn't fit both landscape.

@DENVEROUTDOORMAN Год назад

@@joehilner4830 nothing compared to Lakewood and Golden