Top 10 Dog Hikes Near Denver
Top 10 Dog Hikes Near Denver
To Leash or Not to Leash? It should be noted that all these hikes require our dogs to be on a leash unless otherwise indicated. This is essential for the safety of others, the health of the environment, and so that dogs don’t get banned from these great places. Finally, we love to keep this list updated, so send us your comments and emails to let us know if you have any votes and ideas on more dog-friendly trails you’d like us to profile. Use the table below as table of contents to find a dog friendly hike that best matches your preferences.
| Elk Meadow Park | An easy 2.6 mile loop trail |
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| Mount Sanitas in Boulder | A moderate 3 mile loop hike |
| Red Rocks Trail | A longer and moderate 6 mile hike |
| South Valley Park in Littleton | An easy 1/2 to 3 mile hike among red rock formations |
| White Ranch Sunset Loop | A moderate 2 mile loop in the foothills |
| Mt. Galbraith Loop | A moderate 5 mile loop near Golden |
| Raccoon Loop in Golden Gate | An easy 2.5 mile hike in Golden Gate Canyon |
| Davis Ponds Loop at Staunton | An easy 2 mile loop hike to ponds |
| Bear Creek Trail | An easy almost 2 mile hike close to Denver |
| Alderfer and Three Sisters Park | 18 miles of easy trails in Evergreen |
| Elk Meadow Park | An easy 2.6 mile loop trail |
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| Mount Sanitas in Boulder | A moderate 3 mile loop hike |
| Red Rocks Trail | A longer and moderate 6 mile hike |
| South Valley Park in Littleton | An easy 1/2 to 3 mile hike among red rock formations |
| White Ranch Sunset Loop | A moderate 2 mile loop in the foothills |
| Mt. Galbraith Loop | A moderate 5 mile loop near Golden |
| Raccoon Loop in Golden Gate | An easy 2.5 mile hike in Golden Gate Canyon |
| Davis Ponds Loop at Staunton | An easy 2 mile loop hike to ponds |
| Bear Creek Trail | An easy almost 2 mile hike close to Denver |
| Alderfer and Three Sisters Park | 18 miles of easy trails in Evergreen |
| Elk Meadow Park | An easy 2.6 mile loop trail |
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| Mount Sanitas in Boulder | A moderate 3 mile loop hike |
| Red Rocks Trail | A longer and moderate 6 mile hike |
| South Valley Park in Littleton | An easy 1/2 to 3 mile hike among red rock formations |
| White Ranch Sunset Loop | A moderate 2 mile loop in the foothills |
| Mt. Galbraith Loop | A moderate 5 mile loop near Golden |
| Raccoon Loop in Golden Gate | An easy 2.5 mile hike in Golden Gate Canyon |
| Davis Ponds Loop at Staunton | An easy 2 mile loop hike to ponds |
| Bear Creek Trail | An easy almost 2 mile hike close to Denver |
| Alderfer and Three Sisters Park | 18 miles of easy trails in Evergreen |
- South Valley Park Trails
- White Ranch Sunset Loop Near Golden, Colorado
- Mt. Galbraith Loop via the Cedar Gulch TrailDistance: 4.9 MilesDifficulty: MediumDrive Time from Denver: Approx. 30 MinutesHiking Mt. Galbraith near Golden, Colorado will spoil you with its views into two canyons and into the City of Golden. Mount Galbraith is about 25 minutes from downtown Denver, so it makes for a quick escape from the bustle of life in town to take in the fresh air of the foothills.
- Raccoon Loop Hike in Golden Gate Canyon State Park
- Davis Ponds Hike at Staunton State Park
- Bear Creek Trail at Lair o’ the Bear Park
- Alderfer and Three Sisters Park Hikes