Park · Cherry Creek State Park, Colorado

Best hikes in Cherry Creek State Park

The 14 best of 14 trails in Cherry Creek State Park, Colorado, ranked by route quality.

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  1. Denver Orbital Trail - Segment 13 Moderate · 16.8 mi (27.1 km) · Elevation Gain 233 ft (71 m) · 5 hr 30 min
  2. Cherry Creek Dam Trail Easy · 2.7 mi (4.3 km) · Elevation Gain 13 ft (4 m) · 20 min
  3. Dog of​f Leash Area Trail Easy · 2.5 mi (4 km) · Elevation Gain 20 ft (6 m) · 50 min
  4. Pope Trail Easy · 2.3 mi (3.7 km) · Elevation Gain 79 ft (24 m) · 45 min
  5. Smoky Hill Trail Easy · 3.5 mi (5.6 km) · Elevation Gain 79 ft (24 m) · 1 hr 10 min
  6. Cottonwood Creek Trail Easy · 4.1 mi (6.6 km) · Elevation Gain 52 ft (16 m) · 1 hr 20 min
  7. High Pointe Spur Trail Easy · 0.3 mi (0.5 km) · Elevation Gain 26 ft (8 m) · 5 min
  8. Shop Creek Trail Easy · 1.2 mi (1.9 km) · Elevation Gain 52 ft (16 m) · 25 min
  9. Vista Trail Easy · 1.3 mi (2.1 km) · Elevation Gain 66 ft (20 m) · 30 min
  10. Butterfly Hill Trail Easy · 1.8 mi (2.9 km) · Elevation Gain 66 ft (20 m) · 35 min
  11. Windmill Creek Loop Trail Easy · 1.3 mi (2.1 km) · Elevation Gain 13 ft (4 m) · 25 min
  12. Belleview Pond Spur Trail Easy · 0.4 mi (0.7 km) · Elevation Gain 23 ft (7 m) · 10 min
  13. Parker Road Easy · 7.6 mi (12.2 km) · Elevation Gain 226 ft (69 m) · 45 min
  14. Smoky Hill Trail (Alternate) Easy · 0.2 mi (0.3 km) · Elevation Gain 10 ft (3 m) · 5 min

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