Hiking in Georgetown

Get in touch with nature during your trip to Georgetown, Colorado. Nestled between mountain peaks, a variety of trails for all abilities can be accessed in Georgetown. Many can be found in Guanella Pass and offer amazing views of the Town and surrounding peaks. Not to mention, these featured hikes are an easy driving distance from Denver and the Front Range.

Featured Hikes

GRIFFIN MEMORIAL TRAIL

7:30 Mine Road
A 3.6-mile, moderate trail offering the chance to see wildlife and is rated as moderate. A great opportunity for bird watching!

HELLS HOLE HIKE

W Chicago Creek Road
Hells Hole Trail is a 7.9 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail that features a river and is rated as moderate.

RUTHERFORD TRAIL

403 3rd Street
Intermediate, 2.1-mile trail. The Rutherford Trail provides an excellent hiking route from Georgetown up to Silver Dale.

SILVER DOLLAR LAKE TRAIL

Silver Dollar Lake Road
Drive up Guanella Pass to access the moderately rated Silver Dollar Lake Trail and enjoy the lake view at the end.

TOM BENNHOFF LAKE TRAIL

2001 22nd Street
Named after former Georgetown Mayor Tom Bennhoff, this wide, fairly flat gravel walking path loops around Georgetown Lake.

Guided Hiking

GEORGETOWN OUTDOOR DISCOVERY

Venture into our great outdoors with local guide, Kimberly Knox. She offers guided local walking, hiking, snowshoe tours, and more.