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!
5 Amazing Denver Parks to Enjoy for Earth Day
Denver Parks to Enjoy for Earth Day With Earth Week upon us and Earth Day smack in the middle of it, there are some must-see parks in Denver that will help you get your Earth Day groove back. Remember to follow Denver's stay-at-home orders, social distance, and wear...
Getting Happy in Highland on this Denver Urban Hike
Everyone from Everywhere Everyone wants to be in Highland (notice, no "s".) Residents call it "Highlands", "LoHi", "North Denver"....But no matter what folks call it, the City of Denver calls it Highland--the area of West 38th Avenue to the north, a Union Pacific...
Hallelujah-ing in Hilltop on this Urban Hike in Denver
Denver's Top Hilltop, Denver's highest neighborhood, is bordered on the west by Colorado Boulevard, on the north by Severn Ave and on the south by East Alameda Avenue. The Eastern border is uneven, but includes Monaco Parkway at the northeast corner of the...
Going Clubbing on this Urban Hike in Denver’s Country Club
Elegant Country Club With a name like Country Club, expectations for walking this Denver neighborhood might be pretty high. You won't be disappointed. With several historic districts shaped within the official Country Club boundary from 8th Ave to Alameda, Downing to...
Trails and a Dog Park in Indian Creek’s Urban Hike in Denver
Where Is Indian Creek? Perhaps the only people in Denver who know where Indian Creek is might be the folks who live there or service there. Everyone else probably scratches their head and asks, ""Where?" Tucked into a little corner of Denver between Quebec St and...
Finding the City’s First Suburban Park on this Urban Hike thru Jefferson Park
Despite Many Attempts to Disappear, Jeff Park Is Still Here Close to the oldest neighborhood on the uplands side of Denver, Jefferson Park has gotten lost in the LoHi, LoDo noise of its nearby neighborhoods in Highland. But the last decade has turned this neighborhood...
Hike for Miles in Kennedy and Hampden Neighborhoods of Denver
Come South and Walk With three neighborhoods right next to each other making a u-shape, you can combine Hampden, Hampden South and Kennedy into one big, 6-mile walk. With not much history to explore, but some great trails and parks within, this urban hike finds some...
Date Night at DIA
A Lovely Date Suggestion, DIA Date Night Updated: April 2020. Please note, in the time of COVID, please enjoy this article for information only. When shelter in place orders are lifted, return to the article for a fun way to enjoy our city once again. Denver...
Whoa! What a Find in Westwood and Mar Lee on this Urban Hike
A Pair of Denver Neighborhood Twins Sitting next to each other like twins, the Mar Lee and Westwood neighborhoods in West Denver are two forgotten treasures. They share Federal and Sheridan as their east/west borders, with Westwood to the north starting at Alameda,...
Viewing Beautiful Mountains on this Urban Hike through Montbello
Viewing Beautiful Mountains on this Urban Hike through Montbello Walking in Montbello, you can quickly see why it's named as such. From the neighborhood's highest point, the view to west of the "Beautiful Mountain" is true. Here in the far northeast, between 56th and...
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.