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!
Find Fun Mid-Century Architecture in Virginia Village
Mid-Century Architecture Wows Virginia Village on this Denver Urban Hike If you like mid-century architecture, Virginia Village is your type of place. But who is Virginia, and why does she have a village? The story starts back when Levi Booth established Booth Ranch...
Castles, Moats and Charm Catch Your Spirit on This Urban Hike Through Montclair
Castles, Moats and Charm Catch Your Spirit on This Urban Hike Through Montclair Sitting quietly and unassumingly just east of central Denver is a wonderfully walkable neighborhood with castles, moats, and memories. Montclair, sitting below Colfax between Holly and...
An Urban Hunt for Denver’s First Red Rocks on Ruby Hill
An Urban Hunt for Denver's First Red Rocks on Ruby Hill With a gold rush upon Denver, early claimers eagerly mined for whatever they could find. Whether it was gold on Cherry Creek or rubies on Ruby Hill, the early adventurers scrambled to find the first evidence of...
3 Easy Urban Hikes in Denver
Sometimes, driving on I-70 or 285 for an hour or more through traffic and snow can quell the gumption to go for a hike near Denver. Why put yourself through that hassle when you can go for a hike right here in metro Denver much more quickly, giving you extra time to...
Where to Walk around a Lake in Denver
Where to Walk Around a Lake in Denver When people think of Denver, they think of the Rocky Mountains. But the truth is, Denver is flat. And dry. Super dry. It's the high plains, after all. Although Denver is the west's water tower, it's tough to find water. Just ask...
Hiking Rocky Mountain Arsenal Wildlife Refuge
Hiking Denver's Rocky Mountain Arsenal Wildlife Refuge Need a great hike that's close by, is fantastic for kids, invites world travelers, and includes world history? And you might even see bison, deer, foxes, prairie dogs, and bald eagles. Then, head over to the Rocky...
15 Hikes to Do Right Now in Denver in the New Abnormal
Fifteen Denver Hikes to Get You Outside This Summer Can't find a camp, don't have time to go to the mountains, and need something to do in our New Abnomal? Feeling a little stir crazy (yet healthy) in your house and just want to move? We've got fifteen great hikes...
Urban Hiking New Urbanism in Denver’s Stapleton (now Central Park) Neighborhood
Urban Hiking New Urbanism in Denver's Stapleton (now Central Park) Neighborhood Stapleton. It's a word filled with emotion and history for those that live in the neighborhood and for native residents from Denver. The largest neighborhood in Denver, this landmark...
Walking through Denver’s Artsy Food Basket in Sun Valley and Valverde
Walking through Denver's Artsy Food Basket in Sun Valley and Valverde Sun Valley and Valverde sit next to each other on the west side of Denver along the Platte. There's a lot going on in these two neighborhoods. From large commercial cold-pack freezers to large...
Four Miles from Downtown, Pioneer Yourself through Washington Virginia Vale
Four Miles from Downtown, Pioneer Yourself through Washington Virginia Vale Washington Virginia Vale: it's a long name for a neighborhood. Although the area contains Denver's oldest home at 715 South Forest Street, the current configuration of this neighborhood...
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.