My Favorite Hikes
Red Rocks / Morrison Slide Trail
3 Miles / 679 ft Elevation Gain
Eldorado Canyon Trail
7.4 Miles / 1,838 ft. Elevation Gain
Fountain Valley Trail
2.8 Miles / 336 ft. Elevation Gain
My Favorite Views
I’m a sucker for a good view, so here are some of the best I’ve found while out exploring. Enjoy!
Red Rocks / Morrison Slide Trail
3 Miles / 679 ft Elevation Gain
Close To Denver
Short on time? Looking for a quick drive but still a great hike? Here are some of my favorites within 45 minutes of the Mile High City!
Red Rocks / Morrison Slide Trail
3 Miles / 679 ft Elevation Gain
Eldorado Canyon Trail
7.4 Miles / 1,838 ft. Elevation Gain
Waterfalls & Lakes
“Seriously, don’t go chasing waterfalls. They don’t move. They’re stationary. Grab a photo.”
Family Friendly
Have kiddos who want to come along? Here are the hikes where I see the most families!
Eldorado Canyon Trail
7.4 Miles / 1,838 ft. Elevation Gain
South Table Mountain
1.4 Miles / 482 ft Elevation Gain
Spruce Mountain Trail
5.5 Miles / 600 ft Elevation Gain
Meet Kylie!
Hi, I’m Kylie & this is where I share the hikes I love! Exploring the mountains is my favorite part about living in Denver. I’m always looking for a new one to try & new places to explore in this beautiful state!
I’m a happy hour and brunch connoisseur. Hiker in the summer, skier in the winter & traveler all year round. I’m a former theater kid who now does Broadway show reviews and weekly food stories on the incredible Denver food scene. I’m also a Meteorologist who’s been telling people the weather on TV for a decade now. You can see me on weekend mornings on NBC affiliate 9News in Colorado.
Have a weather question? Don’t hesitate to ask!
Have a hike I should check out? Let me know!
Keep Exploring!
More Hikes from Approachable Outdoors!
Manitou Incline
4.6 Miles / 1,889 ft. Elevation Gain
Lichen Peak Trail
1.7 Miles / 495 ft. Elevation Gain
Green Mountain
4.0 Miles / 720 ft. Elevation Gain
Bluffs Regional Park
2.8 Miles / 367 ft. Elevation Gain
Spruce Mountain Trail
5.5 Miles / 600 ft Elevation Gain
Top Hikes of 2020
My favorite hikes of the year!
Belcher Trail
4.6 Miles / 938 ft. Elevation Gain
Lion’s Lair Trail
4.4 Miles / 746 ft. Elevation Gain
Evergreen Mountain
6.0 Miles / 1,030 ft. Elevation Gain
Mount Sanitas
3.2 Miles / 1,256 ft. Elevation Gain
Enchanted Mesa & McClintock
1.9 Miles / 419 ft. Elevation Gain
Waterton Canyon
6.0 Miles / 98 ft. Elevation Gain
Meadow Creek Trail to Lily Pad Lake
3.4 Miles / 770 ft. Elevation Gain
How to find the Breckenridge Troll
.25 Miles / 10 ft. Elevation Gain
Legault Mountain
5.2 Miles / 1,233 ft. Elevation Gain
Upper Piney River Trail
6.1 Miles / 731 ft. Elevation Gain
Eagle’s View Trail
4.1 Miles / 1,082 ft. Elevation Gain
Rainbow Lake, Miners Creek
4.8 Miles / 596 ft. Elevation Gain
Gem Lake Trail
3.4 Miles / 990 Ft Elevation Gain
Ouzel Falls
6.2 Miles / 935 ft. Elevation Gain
Blue Lake Trail
6 Miles / 994 ft. Elevation Gain
Loch Lomond
4.6 Miles / 895 ft. Elevation Gain
Ouray Perimeter Trail
5.9 Miles / 1,600 ft Elevation Gain
Exclamation Point
2.9 Miles / 364 ft Elevation Gain
My Top Hikes for Out of Town Visitors
5 Hikes That You & Your Friends Will Love!
Mason Creek Trail
6.2 Miles/~1,200 ft Elevation Gain
Herman Gulch Trail
6.6 Miles / 1,781 ft Elevation Gain
Plymouth Mountain Trail
6.0 Miles / 1,420 ft Elevation Gain
Green Mountain Trail
6 Milles / 924 Elevation Gain
Red Rocks / Morrison Slide Trail
3 Miles / 679 ft Elevation Gain
Eldorado Canyon Trail
7.4 Miles / 1,838 ft. Elevation Gain
Fountain Valley Trail
2.8 Miles / 336 ft. Elevation Gain
Manitou Incline
4.6 Miles / 1,889 ft. Elevation Gain
Lichen Peak Trail
1.7 Miles / 495 ft. Elevation Gain
Green Mountain
4.0 Miles / 720 ft. Elevation Gain
My Favorite Views
I’m a sucker for a good view, so here are some of the best I’ve found while out exploring. Enjoy!
Red Rocks / Morrison Slide Trail
3 Miles / 679 ft Elevation Gain
Close to Denver
Short on time? Looking for a quick drive but still a great hike? Here are some of my favorites within 45 minutes of the Mile High City!
Red Rocks / Morrison Slide Trail
3 Miles / 679 ft Elevation Gain
Eldorado Canyon Trail
7.4 Miles / 1,838 ft. Elevation Gain
Waterfall Hikes
“Seriously, don’t go chasing waterfalls. They don’t move. They’re stationary. Grab a photo”
Eldorado Canyon Trail
7.4 Miles / 1,838 ft. Elevation Gain
Family Friendly Hikes
Have kiddos who want to come along? Here are the hikes where I see the most families!
Red Rocks / Morrison Slide Trail
3 Miles / 679 ft Elevation Gain
Spruce Mountain Trail
5.5 Miles / 600 ft Elevation Gain
Keep Exploring!
More Hikes from Approachable Outdoors!
Manitou Incline
4.6 Miles / 1,889 ft. Elevation Gain
Lichen Peak Trail
1.7 Miles / 495 ft. Elevation Gain
Green Mountain
4.0 Miles / 720 ft. Elevation Gain
Bluffs Regional Park
2.8 Miles / 367 ft. Elevation Gain
Spruce Mountain Trail
5.5 Miles / 600 ft Elevation Gain
Top Hikes of 2020
My favorite hikes of the year!
Belcher Trail
4.6 Miles / 938 ft. Elevation Gain
Lion’s Lair Trail
4.4 Miles / 746 ft. Elevation Gain
Evergreen Mountain
6.0 Miles / 1,030 ft. Elevation Gain
Mount Sanitas
3.2 Miles / 1,256 ft. Elevation Gain
Enchanted Mesa & McClintock
1.9 Miles / 419 ft. Elevation Gain
Waterton Canyon
6.0 Miles / 98 ft. Elevation Gain
Meadow Creek Trail to Lily Pad Lake
3.4 Miles / 770 ft. Elevation Gain
How to find the Breckenridge Troll
.25 Miles / 10 ft. Elevation Gain
Legault Mountain
5.2 Miles / 1,233 ft. Elevation Gain
Upper Piney River Trail
6.1 Miles / 731 ft. Elevation Gain
Eagle’s View Trail
4.1 Miles / 1,082 ft. Elevation Gain
Rainbow Lake, Miners Creek
4.8 Miles / 596 ft. Elevation Gain
Gem Lake Trail
3.4 Miles / 990 Ft Elevation Gain
Ouzel Falls
6.2 Miles / 935 ft. Elevation Gain
Blue Lake Trail
6 Miles / 994 ft. Elevation Gain
Loch Lomond
4.6 Miles / 895 ft. Elevation Gain
Ouray Perimeter Trail
5.9 Miles / 1,600 ft Elevation Gain
Exclamation Point
2.9 Miles / 364 ft Elevation Gain
My Top Hikes for Out of Town Visitors
5 Hikes That You & Your Friends Will Love!
Mason Creek Trail
6.2 Miles/~1,200 ft Elevation Gain
Herman Gulch Trail
6.6 Miles / 1,781 ft Elevation Gain
Plymouth Mountain Trail
6.0 Miles / 1,420 ft Elevation Gain
Green Mountain Trail
6 Milles / 924 Elevation Gain