ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIKE PICKER

Tell us your group size and ages — get the Rocky Mountain hikes that actually fit, linked to full trail details. Free, no sign-up.

Your group

Adults (16–64)
Young kids (0–7)
Steers toward easy, short, kid-friendly
Older kids (8–15)
Seniors (65+)
Include strenuous / high-altitude hikes?
e.g. Longs Peak (technical + above treeline)
Bringing a dog?
Dogs are not allowed on any trails in the park

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Rocky Mountain Hiking FAQ

What is the easiest hike in Rocky Mountain National Park?

Short, flat, kid-friendly trails like the Bear Lake Nature Trail and the Sprague Lake loop are the easiest options. Use the picker above with young kids in your group to see the gentlest hikes that fit, with full trail details.

What is the best Rocky Mountain hike for families with young kids?

Look for trails rated easy, marked kid-friendly, under ~2 miles, with little elevation gain. The Hike Picker filters to exactly those when you add young kids to your group — note that many popular trails here start above 9,000 feet, so altitude matters even on short routes.

What is the hardest hike in Rocky Mountain National Park?

Longs Peak is the marquee strenuous hike — roughly 14-15 miles round trip with about 5,000 ft of gain, sections of Class 3 scrambling, and real altitude and lightning risk above 13,000 feet. Only attempt it if your group is very fit, acclimatized, and starting well before dawn.

Which Rocky Mountain trails require a wilderness permit?

Day hikes on maintained trails don't require a permit. Overnight backcountry camping anywhere in the park does, booked through recreation.gov. The picker flags any suggested hike where a permit applies.