State Guide

Explore Colorado Outdoors

Colorado offers 4994 trails, 154 parks, and 4381 campgrounds worth planning a trip around. The trail mix runs 1027 easy, 1260 moderate, 1102 difficult, and 735 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.