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Colorado Hiking with Kids: 50 Hiking Adventures for Families

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Colorado Hiking with Kids: 50 Hiking Adventures for Families

by J. D. Robb

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Colorado is a hiker's paradise, with an endless array of trails to explore. But finding kid-friendly hikes that are both safe and enjoyable can be a challenge. That's why we've compiled this list of 50 hiking adventures in Colorado that are perfect for families of all ages and abilities.

These trails offer a variety of terrain, from easy walks to moderate hikes, and each one is described in detail, with trail maps and tips for making the most of your adventure.

So whether you're looking for a short hike to a scenic overlook or a longer trek to a mountain summit, you're sure to find the perfect trail here. And with our tips for hiking with kids, you can be sure that everyone in the family will have a great time.

Easy Hikes for Families

Evergreen Lake Trail
This 2.2-mile loop trail is an easy walk around a beautiful alpine lake. The trail is mostly flat, making it suitable for strollers and wheelchairs.
Distance: 2.2 miles
Elevation gain: 100 feet
Difficulty: Easy
Trailhead: Evergreen Lake Trailhead, Evergreen, CO
Map:Evergreen Lake Trail Map
Booth Falls Trail
This 1.2-mile out-and-back trail leads to a beautiful waterfall. The trail is mostly flat, with a few short sections of moderate climbing.
Distance: 1.2 miles
Elevation gain: 100 feet
Difficulty: Easy
Trailhead: Booth Falls Trailhead, Idaho Springs, CO
Map:Booth Falls Trail Map
Lost Creek Wilderness Trail
This 3.5-mile loop trail follows a babbling brook through a beautiful forest. The trail is mostly flat, with a few short sections of moderate climbing.
Distance: 3.5 miles
Elevation gain: 200 feet
Difficulty: Easy
Trailhead: Lost Creek Trailhead, Evergreen, CO
Map:Lost Creek Wilderness Trail Map
Emerald Lake Trail
This 3-mile loop trail circles a beautiful alpine lake. The trail is mostly flat, making it suitable for strollers and wheelchairs.
Distance: 3 miles
Elevation gain: 100 feet
Difficulty: Easy
Trailhead: Emerald Lake Trailhead, Rocky Mountain National Park, CO
Map:Emerald Lake Trail Map
Bear Lake Trail
This 0.9-mile loop trail circles Bear Lake, one of the most popular lakes in Rocky Mountain National Park. The trail is mostly flat, making it suitable for strollers and wheelchairs.
Distance: 0.9 miles
Elevation gain: 50 feet
Difficulty: Easy
Trailhead: Bear Lake Trailhead, Rocky Mountain National Park, CO
Map:Bear Lake Trail Map

Moderate Hikes for Families

St. Mary's Glacier Trail
This 3.5-mile loop trail leads to a beautiful alpine lake and glacier. The trail is mostly uphill, with a few short sections of moderate climbing.