State Guide

Explore Colorado Outdoors

Colorado offers 2827 trails, 24 parks, and 1631 campgrounds worth planning a trip around. The trail mix runs 803 easy, 1376 moderate, 647 difficult, and 1 expert-rated, so the state holds something for casual walkers and seasoned alpinists alike. Routes range from under a mile to 1,147 miles, with the toughest climbs gaining 154639 feet. Public lands worth knowing here include Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Great Sand Dunes National Park, and Mesa Verde National Park. Among the trails hikers return to: The Loneliest Road (US Highway 50), San Juan Skyway, and The Collegiate Loop.