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!
Animals and Artwork Themes Amble You through La Alma/Lincoln Park
Animals and Artwork Themes Amble You through La Alma/Lincoln Park Animals and Art might be the themes of La Alma/Lincoln Park neighborhood. With MaxFund, a no-kill pet shelter, on its eastern boundary and the Buckhorn Exchange on its western, both places show the...
Twirl among Carousels on this West Highland Urban Hike
Twirl among Carousels on this West Highland Urban Hike The story of West Highland neighborhood is very similar to that of Highland neighborhood (notice no "s", according to the official list of Denver neighborhoods.) Like its eastern neighbor, West Highland formed out...
Walking the Historic Fairmount Cemetery and Windsor Gardens
Walking the Historic Fairmount Cemetery and Windsor Gardens Most people think of the neighborhood of Windsor being just Windsor Gardens, an active senior living neighborhood. But "Windsor" also includes a small subdivision tucked into the SW corner of Alameda and...
An Academic Amble through University Neighborhood
An Academic Amble through University Neighborhood Potatoes. That's what used to cover the land where the current University neighborhood is at Downing and University, I25 and Dartmouth. Dad Rufus H. “Potato” Clark was the great donor of the land, which developed into...
An Artsy, Jazzy Urban Hike through Five Points Denver
Five Points Neighborhood. Filled with Pride "Five Points isn't a neighborhood," said our guide, "it's a location manufactured by Denver's Tramway and made up of several neighborhoods who didn't want to be called Five Points." Okay, got it. Thus, if you look at the...
Take a Bohemian Ramble through CapHill’s Buttoned Up Neighborhood in Denver
A Bohemian Meander through a Buttoned-Up Neighborhood Capitol Hill and its northern neighbor, North Capitol Hill, make two contrasting neighbors with a common history. Part all-business, part Bohemian, this area just east of Colorado's Capitol, which it includes, has...
A Lake or a Leak, Sloan’s Urban Hike in Denver
Sloan's Leaky Lake Creates a Neighborhood To the west of downtown Denver, you'll find one of Denver's wettest outposts, Sloan's Lake. Is it a neighborhood or a water body? It's both, but there's lots of story to be told about its name and how the lake came about....
A Circus-themed Urban Hike through Barnum Shows Elephants, Gorillas and Lions
A Circus-themed Urban Hike through Barnum Shows Elephants, Gorillas and Lions "There's a sucker born every minute." Or so said P.T. Barnum, co-founder of Barnum and Bailey's Circus. Walking the Barnum neighborhood brings up the circus owner's reputation for story...
Walking through Denver’s First Jewish Community and Remembering its Chicano History
People often overlook the west side of Denver on their way to the front range. But you shouldn't. It's an area full of interesting history and famous landmarks. If you'd like to go for a fun and interesting walk on the west side, combine the neighborhoods of West...
Romantic Walk in Denver
Romantic Route in Denver to Hike Grab your honey and take an urban hike through Denver to some of its most romantic and, perhaps, hidden spots right under your nose. From clock towers to clock views, you can meander for a good couple of miles in the Central Business...
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.