IN LONGMONT
These trails are in Longmont and as such are easy and flat. Great for dog walking, hiking, biking, and stunning views.LoBo Trail
easy, 12 mile planned trail from Longmont to Boulder (Oh, hey... we wrote about it here.)McIntosh Lake
easy, 3.6 mile loop around the lake (Yep, we wrote about this one too.)
Pella Crossing
easy, Braly Trails (2.5 mi) and Marlatt Trail (1.1 mi) circle around the lakes near HygieneLagerman Reservoir
easy, Lagerman Loop is a 1.6 mile trail around the reservoirUNDER 15 MILES FROM LONGMONT
Less than 15 miles gets you into Lyons and all the trailheads you can find there. Everything from easy strolls to much more vigorous climbs.Rabbit Mountain
Lyons (12 mi from Longmont)easy and moderate trails. Great for bikers, hikers, and equestrians.
Rabbit Mountain
Hall Ranch
Lyons (13 mi from Longmont)moderate and difficult trails. Over 3,000 acres of open space provides excellent viewing opportunities for wildflowers, animals, and scenic landscapes. (No dogs allowed.)
Heil Valley Ranch
Lyons (14 mi from Longmont)easy and moderate trails. Over 5,000 acres of beautiful hanging valleys, picturesque vistas, and forest meadows with trails open to hikers, bikers, and equestrians.
UNDER 20 MILES FROM LONGMONT
Now you are really getting somewhere: the City of Boulder's great park system and more trailheads on the outskirts of Lyons.Mount Sanitas
Boulder (16 mi from Longmont)Easy, moderate, difficult trails. This is an extremely popular trailhead open to hikers and equestrians (no bikes).
Chautauqua Park
Boulder (17 mi from Longmont)Easy, moderate, difficult trails. Another extremely popular Boulder trailhead which is a must-visit for out-of-town guests.
Button Rock Preserve
Lyons (18 mi from Longmont)Easy, moderate trails. Beautiful views, lots of birdwatching and wildlife, and the Button Rock Dam is a hit with kids. (Read more about Button Rock here.)
Button Rock Preserve
Devil's Backbone Open Space
Loveland (20 mi from Longmont)Easy, moderate trails. Twelve miles of trails but only about 1.5 miles to the keyhole. Close to civilization, but the Devil's Backbone rock formation is stunning and the hike is pretty easy, making this a good trail for kids and out-of-town guests.
Devil's Backbone Open Space
UNDER 25 MILES FROM LONGMONT
World class hikes, rock climbing, and everything you could ask for -- just a short drive away.Betasso Preserve
Boulder (22 mi from Longmont)Easy, moderate, difficult trails. Diverse terrain means there's something for everyone.
Walker Ranch
Boulder (24 mi from Longmont)Easy, moderate, difficult trails. An array of ecosystems and gorgeous vistas.
Eldorado Canyon State Park
Golden (25 mi from Longmont)Easy, moderate, difficult trails. A state park with technical rock climbing, streamside picnic areas and trails with panoramic vistas.
