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# The Best Hikes Near Denver, Colorado - A bucket list!

By [The Virtual Sherpa (@thevirtualsherpa)](https://listium.com/@thevirtualsherpa)

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Published 25 July 2022 · Updated 25 July 2022

Category: travel

In this list, I compile my favorite hikes that are close to Denver, Colorado classified by type, distance, my overall rating, difficulty level and with a few more things you may want to consider before choosing which one to go on. All hikes are within a 30 mile radius of Denver, Colorado.

## Items

### 1. [Devils Lookout Tower](https://listium.com/@thevirtualsherpa/72434/the-best-hikes-near-denver-colorado-a-bucket-list/24/devils-lookout-tower)

Item ID: `24`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/mxh2efzveiuoa1rj5bwh.jpg)
- Location: Sedalia, CO
- Type: Day Hike
- Difficulty Level: Easy
- Free Hike Guide: [https://www.thevirtualsherpa.com/devils-head-tower-hike-review/](https://www.thevirtualsherpa.com/devils-head-tower-hike-review/)
- Overall Rating: ★★★★☆
- Dog friendly: Yes
- Video Guide: -
- Distance: 3 Miles RT
- Time to Complete: 1-2 Hours RT

### 2. [Roxborough State Park](https://listium.com/@thevirtualsherpa/72434/the-best-hikes-near-denver-colorado-a-bucket-list/25/roxborough-state-park)

Item ID: `25`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/ongs5safh9x4loeiwe24.jpg)
- Location: Littleton, CO
- Type: Day Hike
- Difficulty Level: Easy
- Free Hike Guide: [https://www.thevirtualsherpa.com/roxborough-state-park-review/](https://www.thevirtualsherpa.com/roxborough-state-park-review/)
- Overall Rating: ★★★☆☆
- Dog friendly: No
- Video Guide: -
- Distance: 4-7 Miles RT
- Time to Complete: 1-3 Hours RT

### 3. [Colorado Trail Segment 2](https://listium.com/@thevirtualsherpa/72434/the-best-hikes-near-denver-colorado-a-bucket-list/26/colorado-trail-segment-2)

Item ID: `26`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/roedafqszrwprfauta6d.jpg)
- Location: Conifer, CO
- Type: Day Hike, Backpacking
- Difficulty Level: Moderate
- Free Hike Guide: [https://www.thevirtualsherpa.com/colorado-trail-segment-2-hike-information-review/](https://www.thevirtualsherpa.com/colorado-trail-segment-2-hike-information-review/)
- Overall Rating: ★★★☆☆
- Dog friendly: Yes
- Video Guide: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZp9woEnwbI](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZp9woEnwbI)
- Distance: 11.5 Miles One Way
- Time to Complete: 4-6+ Hours

### 4. [Elk Falls - Staunton State Park](https://listium.com/@thevirtualsherpa/72434/the-best-hikes-near-denver-colorado-a-bucket-list/27/elk-falls-staunton-state-park)

Item ID: `27`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/yg5p17xerosu0voenafr.jpg)
- Location: Conifer, CO
- Type: Day Hike
- Difficulty Level: Moderate
- Free Hike Guide: [https://www.thevirtualsherpa.com/elk-falls-staunton-state-park-hike-review/](https://www.thevirtualsherpa.com/elk-falls-staunton-state-park-hike-review/)
- Overall Rating: ★★★★☆
- Dog friendly: Yes
- Video Guide: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XghVCdimpFQ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XghVCdimpFQ)
- Distance: 6-12 RT
- Time to Complete: 4-5 RT

### 5. [Chief Mountain](https://listium.com/@thevirtualsherpa/72434/the-best-hikes-near-denver-colorado-a-bucket-list/28/chief-mountain)

Item ID: `28`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/cdxdb4iga71ffz7jxgiv.jpg)
- Location: Idaho Springs, CO
- Type: Day Hike
- Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate
- Free Hike Guide: [https://www.thevirtualsherpa.com/chief-mountain-colorado-hike-review/](https://www.thevirtualsherpa.com/chief-mountain-colorado-hike-review/)
- Overall Rating: ★★★★★
- Dog friendly: Yes
- Video Guide: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDLZgTNqHwo](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDLZgTNqHwo)
- Distance: 3 Miles RT
- Time to Complete: 2-3 Hours

### 6. [Beaver Brook & Chavez Trail](https://listium.com/@thevirtualsherpa/72434/the-best-hikes-near-denver-colorado-a-bucket-list/29/beaver-brook--chavez-trail)

Item ID: `29`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/gcgy1lrk8eqsu1o5aqs3.jpg)
- Location: Genesse, CO
- Type: Day Hike
- Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate
- Free Hike Guide: [https://www.thevirtualsherpa.com/beaver-brook-chavez-trail-loop/](https://www.thevirtualsherpa.com/beaver-brook-chavez-trail-loop/)
- Overall Rating: ★★★★☆
- Dog friendly: Yes
- Video Guide: -
- Distance: 5 Miles RT
- Time to Complete: 2-3 Hours

### 7. [North Table Mountain](https://listium.com/@thevirtualsherpa/72434/the-best-hikes-near-denver-colorado-a-bucket-list/30/north-table-mountain)

Item ID: `30`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/zhwqj3qpq6a0qezmlolq.jpg)
- Location: Golden, CO
- Type: Day Hike
- Difficulty Level: Easy
- Free Hike Guide: [https://www.thevirtualsherpa.com/north-table-mountain-park-golden-review/](https://www.thevirtualsherpa.com/north-table-mountain-park-golden-review/)
- Overall Rating: ★★★☆☆
- Dog friendly: Yes
- Video Guide: -
- Distance: Various
- Time to Complete: >2 Hours RT

### 8. [Bear Peak](https://listium.com/@thevirtualsherpa/72434/the-best-hikes-near-denver-colorado-a-bucket-list/31/bear-peak)

Item ID: `31`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/gu0lhgvlyvdgfbuafyo0.jpg)
- Location: Boulder, CO
- Type: Day Hike, Scrambling
- Difficulty Level: Moderate to Difficult
- Free Hike Guide: [https://www.thevirtualsherpa.com/bear-peak-hike-review/](https://www.thevirtualsherpa.com/bear-peak-hike-review/)
- Overall Rating: ★★★★☆
- Dog friendly: Yes
- Video Guide: -
- Distance: 7-8 Miles RT
- Time to Complete: 4-5 Hours RT

### 9. [Green Mountain](https://listium.com/@thevirtualsherpa/72434/the-best-hikes-near-denver-colorado-a-bucket-list/32/green-mountain)

Item ID: `32`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/wxgfnz9rqmccwvrrgujk.jpg)
- Location: Boulder, CO
- Type: Day Hike
- Difficulty Level: Moderate to Difficult
- Free Hike Guide: [https://youtu.be/dKqFTm9OVwc](https://youtu.be/dKqFTm9OVwc)
- Overall Rating: ★★★☆☆
- Dog friendly: Yes
- Video Guide: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKqFTm9OVwc](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKqFTm9OVwc)
- Distance: 6 Miles RT
- Time to Complete: 3-4 Hours RT