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Distance
6.3 miles
Elevation Gain
1875 ft
Route Type
Out-and-Back
Features
Scenic
Picnic Area
River
Forest
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Added by Korey Taylor
You can't go wrong with the trails in this enchanting canyon park. But awesome views and challenging ascents distinguish Eldorado Canyon Trail from the rest. $8 entrance fee for the State Park and only 45 minutes from Denver!
Eldorado Canyon Trail makes for a great day hike, with great views and a steady, challenging uphill – bring lots of water!
For something shorter, try Streamside Trail (1 mile roundtrip), Fowler Trail (1.4 miles), or Rattlesnake Gulch (2.8 miles). Streamside, appropriately, leads you alongside a creek, while Fowler has great views of the canyon. Rattlesnake gains the most elevation of the three, taking you to the Crags Hotel ruins.
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Tyra Buehner
3/7/2026
Amazing Views
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Laura Haywood
7/24/2016
Great Views!
I love Eldorado Canyon! Not only is the hiking awesome, but going to sit and watch the climbers is fun and they have great ...
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Jason Hatfield
12/17/2015
I've hiked and run this trail mostly in the winter and while it's a bit of a drive from Denver it's worth it. ...
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