In the high country it is full on winter, and while I love winter hiking there is still some great fall like weather here on the Front Range. I have listed six great hikes for the late fall to do before we are into full on winter hiking!

DEVIL’S BACKBONE NATURE TRAIL – LOVELAND

• Devil’s Backbone Nature Trail – 4.3 miles
• Very Little shade so this is a great hike on cooler days!
• open to dogs!
• Loveland closes these trails when they are muddy so be sure to check before driving to the trailhead.

BAKER MEADOW RESERVOIR – NEDERLAND

• Baker Meadow Trail – 2.5 Miles
• Easy Trail – some road noise.

ELDORADO CANYON STATE PARK

• Rattlesnake Gulch Trail 3 miles
• Traction might be necessary after a storm
• Great views from the hotel ruins!

ROXBOROUGH STATE PARK

• Fountain Valley Loop Trail– 2.6 miles (Can be longer or shorter depending on how many overlooks you do, we hiked over 3 miles)
• Traction might be necessary after a storm

RED ROCKS CANYON OPEN SPACE – COLORADO SPRINGS

• Red Rocks Open Space – Manitou Springs, Colorado
• 3.8 mile Loop, can be muddy and icy in spots, traction might be necessary
• Very fun hike for kids
• Garden of the Gods s very near and any hike there is incredible as well

NCAR – BOULDER, COLORADO

• NCAR to Mallory Cave – 3.1 mile out and back
• Moderate with some climbing
• I love hiking here all year long
• Can be icy in spots
• fantastic views, easy access from Boulder.