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Boulder, CO: Isabelle Glacier

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Trek past cloud-scraping peaks and shimmering lakes en route to breathtaking views of the Isabelle Glacier on this 8.1-miler in the untamed Indian Peaks Wilderness.

Boulder, CO: Anne U. White Trail

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The rocky recess of Fourmile Canyon offers up one of Boulder's less-traveled foothill trails. Canyon shade and a crisscrossing creek keep this 3.1-miler perfect for a summer afternoon.

Boulder, CO: Bear Peak via Fern Canyon

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The climb on this 7.6-mile loop to Bear Peak is, well, a bear, gaining 2,800 stair-studded feet. The payoff: Long views into Boulder, Denver, and the Indian Peaks.

Boulder, CO: Green Mountain via Gregory Canyon

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Pine-dotted canyons, a gurgling creek, and summit views of Rocky Mountain National Park highlight this 5.4-mile dayhike near Boulder.

Denver: Heil Valley Ranch

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Hike or ride smooth singletrack on this 7.2-mile lasso-loop, which climbs gently through rich scrubland and ponderosa forest to a killer mountainside overlook.

Denver, CO: Devils Thumb Lake

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Leave your car at home: To explore Continental Divide country, you only need a bus ticket and your bike.

Rocky Mountain National Park: Lily Lake to Sprague Lake Loop

Traverse exposed ridgelines, pass under thick pine stands and enjoy postcard views of Rocky Mountain National Park on this 20.5-mile lollypop loop.

Boulder, CO: Hall Ranch Loop

This 10-mile loop begins with a stiff, sometimes technical, climb then speeds into rolling forestland and endless grassy meadows to an old ranch in the shadow of Longs Peak.

Denver: Castlewood Canyon- Rim & Creek Bottom Trail

A four mile loop in Castlewood Canyon State Park

Denver: Castlewood Canyon- Rim & Creek Bottom Trail

A four mile loop in Castlewood Canyon State Park

Boulder, CO: Heil Valley Ranch

Snake through ponderosa pines and an unending succession of rock problems on this 9.4-mile lollipop that tops out at a stunning high-desert overlook.

Denver: Apex Park Loop

Just a short bus ride from downtown, this 5.1-mile dayhike climbs loops around the panoramic ridgelines of Indian Mountain.

Winter Hiking For Beginners

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Extend the hiking season at these three destinations, all perfect for winter newbies.

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