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50+ Colorado Outdoor Family Recreation Areas
Parents often ask us where we take kids hiking, biking, paddling and climbing at our summer adventure camps for pre k - 12th graders. Below are a few of our top Colorado mountain biking trails, hiking trails, rock climbing spots and paddling areas for family outdoor adventures. So, grab the kids, bikes, paddles, backpacks or whatever and head out to these favorite Colorado outdoor recreation areas! What are you waiting for? No matter the season, adventure awaits for your entire family. (To get an email with a map of even more recreation areas where you can click each location and receive specific recreation area and trail information right on the map, fill out the form above!)
The list below is long, but it’s broken down by locations, so simply scroll down to find your community to find local outdoor recreation areas for your family. Of course, we hope you branch out and explore, too!
Boulder Area
Rock climbing
Boulder Canyon | Crown Rock | Elephant Buttress | Gregory Canyon
Biking
Doudy Draw | Eagle Trail | Flatirons Vista | Marshall Mesa
Kayaking / Stand Up Paddleboarding
Boulder Reservoir | Clear Creek | Whitewater Park, St. Vrain
Canoeing
Hiking
Green Mountain | Mt. Sanitas | Royal Arch | Shanahan Ridge
Denver Area
Biking
Hayden Park | Van Bibber Open Space | Westerly Creek Green Space
Kayaking / Canoeing / Stand Up Paddleboarding
Hiking
Denver - Continued
Rock climbing
Clear Creek Canyon | Morrison Cliffs | North Table Mountain
Biking
Bear Creek Lake Park | Chatfield State Park | Elk Meadow Park | Hayden Park | Hildebrand Ranch Park | Lair o’ the Bear | Mount Falcon Park | Van Bibber Open Space | Washington Park
Kayaking
Canoeing
Stand Up Paddleboarding
Hiking
Apex Park | Cherry Creek State Park | Genesee Park | Mt. Galbriath Park | Red Rocks Park | Windy Saddle Park
Golden Area
Rock climbing
Morrison Cliffs | North Table Mountain
Biking
Bear Creek Lake Park | Flying J Ranch Park | Hayden Park | South Valley Park | Three Sisters Park
Kayaking / Stand Up Paddleboarding
Bear Creek Lake Park | Clear Creek | South Platte
Canoeing
Hiking
Matthews/Winters Park | White Ranch Park | Windy Saddle Park
Highlands Ranch Area
Rock climbing
Clear Creek Canyon | Morrison Cliffs | North Table Mountain
Biking
Chatfield State Park | Dawson Butte | Flying J Ranch Park | Hidden Mesa Open Space | Meyer Ranch Park | South Valley Park | Waterton Canyon
Kayaking
Chatfield State Park | Clear Creek | South Platte
Canoeing
Hiking
Deer Creek Canyon Park | Hildebrand Ranch Park | South Valley Park | Waterton Canyon
Have fun using this list to experience outdoor activities as a family! Can you think of any great spots we're missing? Let us know in the comments!
To receive an email with access to our interactive map where you can easily get directions to each Colorado recreation area, information on specific routes and parks, park entrance fees, access to water, shade and bathrooms, trail recommendations and more, enter your name and email address on the form at the top of the page.
