Looking for hikes in the area around Estes Park? You’ve found the right place. Located just outside of Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park boasts a ton of awesome hikes both into and outside of the park.

Where is Estes Park?

Estes Park is located an hour and a half northeast of Denver just outside of the eastern gate of Rocky Mountain National Park.

Easy Hikes Near Estes Park

Twin Owls and Lumpy Ridge Loop

Length: 1.6 mile loop trail
Elevation Gain: 446 feet
Estimated Time to Hike: 57 min
Trailhead Coordinates: 40.39651, -105.51303
Additional Notes: This trail is inside the National Park which requires a fee to enter

Lake Estes Trail

Length: 3.8 mile loop trail
Elevation Gain: 190 feet
Estimated Time to Hike: 1 hour 39 min
Trailhead Coordinates: 40.37747, -105.51252
Additional Notes: Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash

Moose Meadows and Limber Pine

Length: 4.1 mile loop trail
Elevation Gain: 498 feet
Estimated Time to Hike: 1 hour 59 min
Trailhead Coordinates: 40.33539, -105.47226
Additional Notes: There is a $9 per car fee to get to the trailhead

Moderate Hikes Near Estes Park

Gem Lake Trail

Length: 3.4 mile out and back trail
Elevation Gain: 990 feet
Estimated Time to Hike: 2 hours 2 min
Trailhead Coordinates: 40.39644, -105.51299
Additional Notes: This trail is inside the National Park which requires a fee to enter

Kruger Rock Trail

Length: 4 nile out and back trail
Elevation Gain: 977 feet
Estimated Time to Hike: 2 hours 16 min
Trailhead Coordinates: 40.3406, -105.47289
Additional Notes: Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash

MacGregor Falls Trail

Length: 6.2 out and back trail
Elevation Gain: 948 feet
Estimated Time to Hike: 3 hours 8 min
Trailhead Coordinates: 40.3965, -105.51345
Additional Notes: This trail is inside the National Park which requires a fee to enter