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Castle Rock trail

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<h3>Where to Hike in Colorado</h3>
<p>If you’re somewhere within Colorado’s state lines, there’s a good chance you’re pretty close to a hiking trail — even in major cities like Denver, Boulder and Colorado Springs.</p>
<p>Our state and national parks offer seemingly endless options across varied landscapes. Find high-desert routes dotted with scrubby juniper and flowering cacti. Look for birds on treks that cut through golden prairie grasses. And take on the famously mountainous Colorado hikes that lead to icy blue alpine lakes. Park visitor centers provide excellent trail maps and advice on which Colorado hiking trails are best suited for your skill level.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.colorado.com/articles/quick-guide-colorado-national-parks">Learn more about Colorado’s national parks</a></p>
<h3>Colorado Hikes</h3>
<p>Thanks to our many trails and the variety found within each route, it can seem overwhelming when you’re trying to decide which Colorado hiking trail to set out on. Here are some ideas to get you started:</p>
<ul><li><a href="https://www.colorado.com/articles/hiking-hanging-lake-colorado">Hiking to Hanging Lake</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.colorado.com/articles/5-colorado-wildflower-hikes">Colorado Wildflower Hikes</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.colorado.com/articles/colorado-hiking-5-popular-easy-trails">Popular &amp; Easy Trails</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.colorado.com/articles/5-colorado-hikes-hot-springs">Hikes &amp; Hot Springs</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.colorado.com/articles/9-favorite-fall-dog-hikes">Favorite Fall Dog Hikes</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.colorado.com/articles/what-are-14ers">What Are 14ers?</a></li>
</ul><h3>The Colorado Trail</h3>
<p>One of the state’s highest profile routes is the Colorado Trail. Popular with backpackers and experienced hikers, the nearly 500-mile trail climbs, crosses and descends the Rocky Mountains between Denver and Durango, passing beneath 14ers, beside rushing rivers, along alpine ridges and through wildflower meadows. One of the nation’s premier long-distance trails, the Colorado Trail takes at least four to six weeks to complete as a whole, though backpacking shorter sections is also a popular pursuit.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.colorado.com/articles/hiking-colorado-trail">Read more about the Colorado Trail</a></p>
<h3>Hiking Words of Wisdom</h3>
<p>Before setting out on any Colorado hike, make sure you have adequate water (at least two quarts per person), sunscreen, enough clothing and layers for changing conditions, and a good map.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.colorado.com/articles/safety-tips-colorado-backcountry-adventure-summer-through-fall">Read more safety tips for backcountry hiking in Colorado</a></p>


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