Of all the various outdoor recreational activities, hiking is perhaps our favorite. At The Outdoor Corps, we feature hike guides, lists of an area’s best hikes, and many other tips. Our objective — to help you discover your next hiking adventure around the Rocky Mountain West.
The Outdoor Corps’ hiking articles provide recommended hikes for all skill levels, from novice to advanced. You’ll often find recommendations for some of the most popular hikes in an area (e.g., a national park or wilderness area). However, you’ll also find recommendations on hidden gem hikes that see far fewer crowds. In addition, we back up our recommendations with hike ratings, focused on difficulty, scenery, crowds, and a general fun factor.
There certainly is no shortage of amazing hikes in the Rocky Mountains. Whether you’re looking for a quick day hike or a multi-day backpacking route, The Outdoor Corps has it all.
Looking for a great day hike near Boulder? There certainly is no shortage of amazing parks and trails in Boulder, so we've curated a list of what we think are Boulder's best day hikes. These all range in length and difficulty, so there are hikes for all to enjoy!
A reliable windbreaker is an essential part of our pack for summer alpine hiking. Windbreakers are a versatile piece of gear that can serve as an emergency light rain jacket in a pinch. Check out our windbreaker buying guide to help you make an informed gear purchase.
Looking for a great hike close to Denver? Luckily, there is no shortage of amazing day hikes within an hour of the Denver metro area. We've curated a list of our top ten day hikes, which we think you'll enjoy too! Golden, Boulder, Evergreen...all of these locations have plenty of trails for all skill levels.
Memorial Day is just around the corner and many travelers will be hitting the open road for an extended weekend road trip. Wherever you'll be headed, make sure to bring some road trip gear essentials -- products that we think are practical, efficient, and offer good value.
The Mountain Lion Trail is a scenic 6.7 mile loop within Colorado’s Golden Gate Canyon State Park. The trail is challenging, but not extremely intense. Great views and moderate crowds make this a wonderful day hike or trail run that's close by Denver.
Colorado's Golden Gate Canyon State Park is located less than an hour’s drive from Denver. With abundant recreation options on its 11,911 acres, including hiking, camping, horseback riding, fishing, rock climbing, Nordic skiing, snowshoeing, etc., there's something for everyone.
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