State Guide

Explore Colorado Outdoors

Colorado offers 19671 trails, 199 parks, and 4390 campgrounds worth planning a trip around. The trail mix runs 8045 easy, 2574 moderate, 1619 difficult, and 1125 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, CDT - Colorado Section, and Colorado Front Range Trail.