Best Dog Friendly Hikes Near Denver – Our guide dog, Francine, helped us compile this large and growing list of places to walk your dog near Denver. Here you will find more than 30 routes to explore with your best friend. So buckle up and enjoy the mountains, meadows, streams, and wildflowers with your pup. Be sure to also visit our Top 10 Dog Hikes page for our favorite trails. Below you will also find a map with pins showing the locations of this complete set of excursions. Finally, don’t forget to bring water and a snack for your four-legged friend. We are constantly updating this list and you will find the latest route profiles at the top.
Easy parking. Easy lifting. Three miles round trip. And the ghost town? The Mayflower Gulch Trail gives you all of this and a stunningly beautiful swimming pool. On top of all this, the excursion is family-friendly, especially if there is an interest in the old west. The wide gorge invites visitors to walk and discover the surroundings… and…
Best Dog Friendly Hikes Near Denver
One aspect of the Beaver Brook Trail hike that appeals to all abilities and interest ranges is its ease of modification. Need a quick walk to clear your head? Reach the first view and turn around. Are you ready to take part in a healthy challenge to stay healthy? Continue straight to the highest point of the path described in this post…
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Eleven Mile State Park seems like a gem, as they say, “hidden in plain sight.” Located off the famous Highway 24 between Colorado Springs and Buena Vista, this loop hike offers visitors uncommon beauty. The 3.5-plus mile trail offers a wonderful smorgasbord of classic Colorado outdoors: aspen and evergreen forests, meadows, rocky bluffs, mountain range vistas,…
California boasts Yosemite, but Colorado offers the Indian Peaks Valley. And in this desert there is an incredible sight: Mirror Lake and Crater Lake, respectfully guarded by the imposing Lone Eagle Peak. Long considered an iconic massif, Indian Peaks offers hikers an endless stream of beautiful photos, wildflowers and “Look at this!” moments WITH…
Located between Manitou Springs to the west and Colorado Springs to the east, the Manitou Section 16 Open Space overlaps with the Red Rock Canyon Open Space to the north, just off Highway 24. Both systems connect with two other regional parks to create a wide variety of trails, which will attract tourists of all ages and abilities. This path…
Indian Creek Trail Tucked outside of Sedalia, Colorado, less than an hour’s drive from Denver, you’ll find the trailhead for an extensive backcountry trail system that connects the Colorado Trail, Roxborough State Park, and Nelson Ranch Open Space. The number of configurations you can create requires creativity… and endurance! Indian Creek Campground…
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Manitou Lake near Colorado Springs offers a nice and easy loop trail along its shores with views of Pikes Peak. It’s also a great place to fish and paddle on 5 acres of water. Below are some nearby camping options. Check out the full Lake Manitou hike profile below for a trail map, driving directions, camping information and more. Photo of the song: Manitou…
The Chautauqua Trail is an easy 3.6-mile out-and-back hike along the Boulders Flatirons. The trails pass through several historic sites: a quarry, a lodge, a refuge and a ski area, passing through the meadows and ponderosa forest of Chautauqua Park. About 40 minutes from Denver, the Chautauqua Loop is a great hike for visitors seeking breathtaking scenery…
Cutler Mountain in Colorado Springs is an easy 1-mile hike to the top of the hills, offering views of Seven Falls, the Cheyenne Canyon system, and panoramic views that make this hike a great choice for visiting friends and family. Since it’s only 2 miles round trip with less than 500 feet of elevation gain, this hike offers…
The Mesa Trail south of Boulder, Colorado winds through the wilderness at the foot of the legendary Flatirons. Hike the 4.1-mile loop or 8.4-mile walk through pine forests, verdant streams and wildflower meadows. Explore the full profile of the Mesa Trail for this southern segment of one of our favorite dog-friendly hikes near Denver. A snapshot of the route:…
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Fallen Timbers Loop is an easy 2-mile hike near Colorado Springs with beautiful views of Pikes Peak. It’s a great family hike in the shade of ponderosa pines and a nearby playground on this trip to Fox Run Regional Park. View the full hike profile for a trail map, directions and tips. Trail Snapshot: Fallen…
Ute Valley Park offers an easy 3-mile loop hike in the heart of northern Colorado Springs with views of snow-capped Pikes Peak. The trails offer a quick break from the city to run or walk the dog. Get route details, map and directions in our full route profile. Route Snapshot: Just steps from Ute Valley Park 2.5…
The Santa Fe Regional Trail begins in Palmer Lake, Colorado, about 1 hour south of Denver. This is an easy 17-mile route from Palmer Lake to Colorado Springs along the old Santa Fe Railroad route. Check out the full Santa Fe Regional Trail profile below for a trail map, directions, and other tips and details to help you…
The Eagles View Loop Hike in Reynolds Park is a moderate 4-mile loop hike to scenic overlooks. The trail ascends through meadows and pine forests, offering views of Pikes Peak and its sawtooth spiers and the peaks of the Rampart Range. Check out the full Reynolds Park Eagle View Loop hike profile below for a trail map, directions and more…
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Red Rock Canyon Open Space offers miles of easy hiking trails just a few miles west of Colorado Springs, with views of Pikes Peak to the west and Garden of the Gods to the north. The park has two off-leash dog trails, and most other trails are open to hikers, joggers, and mountain bikers. Check…
The Crags Trail takes hikers on a gradual 2-mile climb to the towering granite peaks on the shoulders of Pikes Peak for views of the snow-capped peaks. Ideal for families and out-of-town travelers, the Crags are riverside with summer wildflowers in the mountain meadows. Check out the full Crags hike profile below for a route map, directions,…
Horsethief Falls is a small slab waterfall located 45 minutes from Colorado Springs on the west side of Pikes Peak. The Horsetheif Falls Trail is an easy 1.4 mile (one way) hike to the falls. This hike, along with nearby Pancake Rocks, makes for a great fall hike and scenic waterfall view of the golden cottonwoods of the Colorado Front Range…
Lost Lake is an accessible 4-mile round trip hike to a beautiful alpine lake surrounded by Indian Peaks. Just over an hour’s drive northwest of Denver, the Lost Lake Trail takes you along Middle Boulder Creek, a waterfall, a series of cascades, and a variety of wildflowers adorning the borders…
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The Shanahan Ridge Hike is an easy 4-mile lollipop trail with stunning views of the Shanahan Flatirons in Boulder, Colorado. Check out the full Shanahan Ridge Loop hike profile below for a trail map, directions, and other tips and details to help you enjoy this Boulder hike. Route image: Shanahan Ridge Loop in Boulder, Colorado…
Ridgeline Open Space is located in the Meadows residential neighborhood of Castle Rock. This network of more than 13 miles of trails winds through meadows and bittersweet oaks against a backdrop of the distant snow-capped peaks of the Front Range. Go for a hike or bike ride for a quick escape from the work week. Check out the full Ridgeline Open Space hike profile…
The Bear Canyon Loop hiking trail near Boulder, Colorado is a beautiful trail that passes through wide open spaces and meadows near the National Center for Atmospheric Research. Bear Canyon Loop is a relatively easy 3.3-mile loop that offers some of the best views of the Flatirons in Boulder. See the full NCAR Bear Canyon Loop hike profile below for a route map,…
The Beaver Loop is a moderate 2.3-mile hike in Golden Gate Canyon State Park with views of the snow-capped Rocky Mountains to the west. Add a short section to Slough Pond to get a 3-mile hike. View the trail profile for a trail map, directions and tips for this hike near Golden, Colorado. Trail Snapshot: Beaver Loop in…
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Windy Peak is a summit hike in Golden Gate Canyon State Park. A moderate to difficult 6.4-mile loop hike that follows meltwater streams, passes through green meadows dotted with wildflowers, and offers beautiful views of the snow-capped Rocky Mountains to the west. Check out Windy Peak Hike’s full profile for a trail map, driving directions and more…
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