Denver Hikes
Where should you hike today in Denver?
Avoid the crowds! Enjoy the best known day hikes near Denver via your urban hiking adventure without the struggle of higher altitude. Hundreds of day hikes await you near Denver, and the best urban hikes are within the Metro Denver area.
Find a hike in Denver that works for you!
A Rose of an Urban Hike in Hale
Surprising Hale It'd be easy to expect that the Hale neighborhood would be like its neighbors to the west and east, Congress Park and Montclair--full of bungalows, a mansion here or there, but not much else. But walking through Hale came with several surprises. Being...
Finding a Log Cabin and Frank Lloyd Wright in Cory-Merrill Urban Hike
Two Schools, Two Seminaries, and One Log Cabin In a neighborhood named after two Denver Public School teachers, containing several other religious schools and housing two seminaries, it's no surprise that at one time this neighborhood was dry--as in no alcohol...
Bungle Along on Congress Park’s Urban Hike in Denver
Welcome to Congress Park, BungalowVille Perhaps Congress Park should be renamed BungalowVille. Sitting in the shadow of the ghastly tales of its northern neighbor, Cheesman Park, there's not much that sticks out about Congress Park. But if you love bungalows and an...
Experiencing Elyria-Swansea Neighborhood on this Urban Hike
We Were Here First *please note that this article was written in 2017, and I have updated it in 2020. Many of the pictures, though, I have kept in the article, as the artwork no longer exists. They've been demolished by the I70 expansion. Please consider this article...
A Quirky and Finessed Urban Hike thru East Colfax
A Quirky and Finessed Urban Hike thru East Colfax A fun and interesting neighborhood full of finesse and quirkiness sits east of downtown that many people know as East Montclair, but it is officially called East Colfax. It is a neighborhood whose namesake, the...
Trailing thru a Cherry Creek of a Neighborhood
A Cherry Creek in the Middle of Business Who knew "Cherry Creek" is more than just a mall? An entire neighborhood sits north of the chi-chi mall, and it's filled with some fabulous history of famous and not-so-famous tidbits. Enjoy this urban hiking adventure through...
Denver’s Most Interesting Neighborhood–An Urban Hike thru Globeville
A River Runs through It...Globeville In Denver, Globeville is known for many things; and many neighborhoods may not brag about them. But on this walk through this crossroad-ed neighborhood, you'll found nothing but fun, unique, interesting ways to view Globeville as...
A Peaceful and Conservative Urban Hike through Fort Logan
Peaceful Suburbia in the Fort Logan Neighborhood After walking all over Denver's more urban neighborhoods, ambling through Denver's most southwestern neighborhood of Fort Logan is a peaceful change to the hustle and bustle of urban Denver. Over hill and dale, you'll...
Get the Best Mountain Views in Denver on this Urban Hike in Green Valley
Perhaps the Best Mountain Views in Denver If you know Green Valley Ranch at all, you probably think of it as the neighborhood you pass on the way to Denver International Airport. But this large neighborhood, soon to be larger, plays home to the last segment of the...
Finding Fifties Fun on Harvey Park’s Urban Hike in Denver
First, Let's Have Fun in Harvey Park You've got to love a neighborhood that will poke fun at itself. Even though Harvey Park (and its southern neighbor Harvey Park South) could easily take on airs, they don't. Rather, the two communities make a fun, welcoming...
Find Folks to Hike With
When you are looking for other like-minded outdoor enthusiasts, there is no better place than to meet than along the trail! Urban hiking in Denver is a social activity, perfect for making new friends and enjoying the journey as a group.
If you are looking for a group of individuals to hike with, we recommend checking out the wide variety of hiking clubs available within and around Denver. We’ve outlined a few of our favorite ways to find other hikers below.
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Join a Denver Hiking Club on Meet-up
Join the Mile High Ramblers for great walks and urban hikes within Denver.
Join the Colorado Mountain Club
The Colorado Mountain Club is one of the more advanced groups you can be a part of. With over 100 years of experience hosting events throughout the state, the CMC Adventure travel knows everything there is to know about experiencing the best of Colorado. Join them and learn new skills like Avalanche avoidance or sign up your teenagers for a mountaineering adventure.
Use Meetup.com
Join a walking group like Beginner Front Ranch Hikes to meet others with the same interests.
Hire a Guide
Looking for the best way to take a group of friends out on the trails for the first time? You can hire Denver’s Urban Hiking expert to join along on your adventure and provide navigation and tips to ensure your Denver Hiking journey is a success.