State Guide

Explore Colorado Outdoors

Colorado offers 2796 trails, 158 parks, and 3464 campgrounds worth planning a trip around. The trail mix runs 452 easy, 929 moderate, 854 difficult, and 561 expert-rated, so the state holds something for casual walkers and seasoned alpinists alike. Routes range from under a mile to 3,002 miles, with the toughest climbs gaining 39865 feet. Public lands worth knowing here include Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Mesa Verde National Park, and Rocky Mountain National Park. Among the trails hikers return to: Continental Divide Trail, Colorado Trail, and The Collegiate Loop.