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!
What is Urban Hiking?
"Urban Hiking" keeps popping up as the fastest growing trend in hiking. But what, exactly, is an urban hike? When you want to get outside, or you may not have personal transportation, or you don't want to drive all the way to the trailhead, maybe it's time for an...
Taking an Urban Hike through Grand South Park Hill
Taking an Urban Hike through Grand South Park Hill Park Hill was the mastermind of the quirky and bizarre Baron von Winckler, who fled Prussia in embarrassment and died with a flourish. In between, he built Park Hill, taunted his neighbors, failed at the races, and...
An Urban Hike through Denver’s Conflicted Affair with MLK, Race Relations, and the KKK
An Urban Hike through Denver's Conflicted Affair with MLK, Race Relations, and the KKK Park Hill's giant footprint to the east of City Park is actually divided into three "official" neighborhoods according to the City of Denver. For this walk you will amble through...
Is Wash Park a Neighborhood or a Park? Answer that Question on this Denver Urban Hike
An Enjoyable Urban Hike Through Denver's Favored Park, Wash Park If you were to say, "Where's Washington Park?" to someone in Denver, you'd get a few screwy looks. Although officially named after our first president, locals have abbreviated these two neighborhoods to...
Madame CJ Walker Takes the Stage on this Urban Hike through Whittier and Skyland
Madame CJ Walker Takes the Stage on this Urban Hike through Whittier and Skyland Tucked just east of Five Points is a pair of neighborhoods people often overlook while cruising Martin Luther King Blvd. But that's a shame; Whittier and Skyland have something to say in...
An Urban Hike with Trains! Trails! Tales! at Union Station Denver
An Urban Hike with Trains! Trails! Tales! at Union Station Denver Union Station neighborhood, which is basically what the locals call "LoDo," is a small and very dense neighborhood around Union Station. If you've ever taken the train into Union Station, you've ridden...
An Urban Hike Through Denver’s Historical Beginnings in Auraria
Auraria Denver Urban Hike Through Denver's Historical Beginnings The Auraria neighborhood overlooks the confluence of the Platte River and Cherry Creek. Many folks know Auraria as the home to three college campuses or as the site of the original Denver. But the one...
A Quaint Urban Hike through Athmar Park Denver
A Quaint Urban Hike through Athmar Park Quaint and Quiet Athmar Park Tucked away just south of Alameda and west of I25 sits a quaint neighborhood subtly making its way into the 21st century, Athmar Park. Sign Up For Free Shipping and Exclusive Member Offers at...
52 Denver Urban Hikes–A Week-by-Week Challenge
52 Denver Urban Hikes--A Week-by-Week Challenge To download this for free, click here. Want to get to know Denver, get your steps in, and work on your own get-outside goals? Here are 52 urban hikes in Denver listed by the week. Each hike ranges from 3-5 miles and is a...
Denver Hikes for New Visitors
Denver Hikes for Visitors *note: A version of this article first appeared as a Guest Post at www.ottsworld.com. New to Denver or just visiting? Does hiking in 10,000 feet of elevation worry you? What about just 5280 feet, like Denver's Mile High? A little freaked out...
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.