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Enjoy Scenic Mountain Hiking Near Denver

Our trails are filled with spectacular natural beauty, high mountains, rushing streams, and mountain meadows that will elevate your quality of life. With more than 75 percent public land, Clear Creek County offers unparalleled hiking trails for you to explore.

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Mount Blue Sky and the Wilderness Area

Find Trails and Views Worth Climbing For

On any of Clear Creek’s stunning trails, your senses will be treated to alpine lakes, waterfalls and wildflower meadows as you climb towards jagged peaks that pierce the Colorado sky. Find your ultimate trail right now.

Hiker on the ridgeline
Hikers traversing a rocky trail.

Learn About Our Historic Hiking Trails

Throughout the 1800s, gold prospectors traveled across high passes and low paths to help carve out the trails we know today. Other relics of days past — from Ghost towns, to gold camps, to silver mines — can be seen while trekking along. In Clear Creek, hiking through nature also means hiking through history.

Preparing for Your Colorado Hiking Trip

When planning your hiking trip, assess the weather, trail access, and possible closures. Also, make sure to pack the right gear. Here are some helpful tips to get you started:

Hiking equipment laying in grass in front of a rock wall

Local Outfitters and Guides

Georgetown Outdoor Discovery

1491 Argentine St
Georgetown, CO 80444

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Clear Creek Outdoors

1516 Miner Street
Idaho Springs, CO 80452

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Selfsponsored Snow + Dirt

335 Park Avenue
Empire, CO 80438

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Mountain Exchange

1608 Miner Street
Idaho Springs, CO 80452

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