From iconic national park summits to under-the-radar local favorites, Colorado offers some of the most rewarding hiking in the country. We've personally vetted 3 trails below — each guide includes turn-by-turn directions, parking notes, the best season to visit, and the tips you only learn after hiking it twice.
Colorado's most technical standard 14er route, with serious exposure.
Three pristine alpine lakes beneath Hallett Peak and Flattop Mountain.
Climb past Lake Isabelle to a 12,541-foot pass on the Continental Divide.