A List of Hikes Near Denver You Need to Check Off

Life is always a little unexpected and often pushes you in ways you would never imagine. In 2021, Michael was standing at the Ogden Theater and a 100 lb metal stage platform was accidentally pulled forward and onto the back of his left leg. Unfortunately, it tore his calf and injured his posterior tibialis. After wearing a boot and going to physical therapy, Michael began a new goal in February 2022: Complete 30 different trails in 45 weeks. Instead, Michael completed 60 hikes (53 different trails) over 20 months and 4-13ers and 9-14ers in a recent 13-week stretch. You never know where life’s challenges might lead you…and this experience certainly pushed Michael (the once flatlander) to new heights. Take your next step forward and follow Michael’s adventures on AllTrails! Every hike has detailed and informational reviews and plenty of photos! Check out the list below too!

Change starts with the mind for my Denver personal training clients. / Photo: Tara Winstead

HIKES NEAR DENVER

• Nymph Lake, Lake Haiyaha Loop via Fire Trail (RMNP)

• North Table Mountain West Loop (Golden)

• Elk Falls Lookout and Elk Falls Pond (Staunton State Park)

• Green Mountain Loop via Chautauqua Trail

• Grays and Torreys Peaks

• Kenosha Pass North

• Square Top Mountain

• Mason Creek, Bear Paw, Old Mill, and Staunton Ranch Trail Loop Trail

• Beaver Brook Trail

• Manitou Incline

• Mount Morrison South Ridge Trail

• Chief Mountain Trail and Mestaa'ehehe Mountain Trail

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Michael Moody: Personal Trainer, Author and Podcast Host in Denver.

If you’re looking for a personal trainer who can curate a sustainable (and adaptable) routine based on your needs and wants, Michael is the experienced practitioner you’ve been looking for. Try personal training for a month today…your body will thank you!

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR: MICHAEL MOODY, PERSONAL TRAINER

As an author, a personal trainer in Denver, and podcast host, Michael Moody has helped personal training clients achieve new fitness heights and incredible weight loss transformations since 2005. He also produces the wellness podcast "The Elements of Being" and has been featured on NBC, WGN Radio, and PBS.

Michael offers personal training to Denver residents who want to meet at the 2460 W 26th Ave studio….or in their homes throughout LoHi (80206), LoDo (80202), RiNo (80216), Washington Park (80209), Cherry Creek (80206, 80209, 80243, 80246, 80231), and Highlands (80202, 80211, 80212). Michael also offers experiences with a personal trainer in Jefferson Park (80211) and Sloan's Lake (80204, 80212).