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Officially The Largest Online Resource for Hiking Trails in Summit County, Colorado!

SUMMIT COUNTY HIKING TRAILS -
Pick from our list of 39 different trails below for complete descriptions and photos...

There are a large number of trails nestled within the backcountry of Summit County. From beginner walks for the whole family to more advanced trails which crest the summit of Colorado's 14,000 ft. peaks, Summit County Explorer provides descriptions and difficulty ratings for each of these trails.

These trails have been rated beginner, intermediate, and advanced. Please select the appropriate level for an in-depth description of the trails based upon our personal hiking experiences as well as photos of the beautiful scenery you can expect to view.










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Difficulty Levels

Each hiking trail is assigned a level of difficulty from beginner to advanced. Beginner hiking trails are usually pretty level and clearly marked trails of shorter length, suitable for family and children. Select from the list of trails below for a complete description and photo tour!

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beginner	intermediate	advanced
Black Powder Pass	Mohawk Lake	Quandary Peak 14,265'
Lily Pad	Chihuahua Gulch	Lincoln & Bross 14,291' / 14,177'
St. John's	Mt. Royal	Bierstadt Peak 14,060'
Mayflower Gulch	Wheeler Lakes	Willow & Salmon Lakes
Loveland Pass	Radical Hill Trail	Upper Crystal Lake
Salt Lick Trail	McCullough Gulch	Gray's & Torrey's 14,278' / 14,267'
Mesa Cortina Trail	Mt. Sniktau	Mt. Democrat 14,152'
St. Mary's Glacier	North Ten Mile Trail	Mt. Victoria
Sally Barber Mine	Willow Falls	Mt. Elbert 14,433'
Oro Grande Trail	Eaglesmere Lakes	Buffalo Mountain 12,777'
Meadow Creek-Salt Lick	Mosquito Pass	Eccles Pass
Shrine Mountain Trail	Webster Pass	*NEW!* - Mt. Huron 14,003'
Ptarmigan Trail
Peaks Tr. Barton Gulch
*NEW!* - Hoosier Pass Loop

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Note: The Summit County Explorer website is for entertainment purposes only. SCE will not be held liable for the any accidents or injuries resulting from the activities listed on this site. Trail conditions change daily and we assume no responsibility for the safety of any individual during any of these activities. Please consult actual trail guides and maps before attempting any of the activities mentioned here.