The 6 Best Hiking Trails in Colorado
These are the 6 highest-rated hiking trails we list in Colorado, ranked by what visitors actually say about them.
South Table Mountain in Golden leads, with 4.8 stars from 133 reviews; Parking for Red Rock Canyon Loop in Colorado Springs follows at 4.6. The list spans 6 cities, including Golden, Colorado Springs, Air Force Academy and Nathrop.
Between them they carry 389 Google reviews and average 4.6 stars. We weigh a rating by how many people left it, so a place with a handful of five-star reviews does not leapfrog one that thousands have rated nearly as well.
1.South Table Mountain
4.8 · 133 reviews · Golden
The top pick in Golden, holding 4.8 stars across 133 reviews. Open around the clock.
2.Parking for Red Rock Canyon Loop
4.6 · 119 reviews · Colorado Springs
Rated 4.6 from 119 reviews in Colorado Springs. Parking on site.
3.Stanley Canyon Reservoir Trailhead
4.6 · 94 reviews · Air Force Academy
Rated 4.6 from 94 reviews in Air Force Academy. Dogs welcome.
4.South Cottonwood Trailhead
4.8 · 23 reviews · Nathrop
Rated 4.8 from 23 reviews in Nathrop. Dogs welcome. Open around the clock.
Common questions
What is the best hiking trail in Colorado?
South Table Mountain in Golden ranks first, with 4.8 out of 5 stars from 133 Google reviews.
Which hiking trails in Colorado allow dogs?
Stanley Canyon Reservoir Trailhead and South Cottonwood Trailhead are listed as dog-friendly.
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Rankings come from Google ratings and review counts, and refresh whenever the AllParx directory is updated. Conditions and hours change, so check a place's page before you travel.