- Activities
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Road Biking
- Around Town
- Gravel Biking
- New Bike Trails
- Brew Trail
- Dining
- Family Friendly Activities
- Hiking
- Camping
- Clark and North Routt
- Continental Divide Trail
- Fish Creek Falls
- In and Around Steamboat
- Mountain Area
- South Routt Flat Tops
- Top Hikes for the Family
- Outdoor Activities
- Camping
- Golf
- Fishing
- Horseback Riding
- Hunting
- Shopping
- Steamboat Resort
- Water Activities
- Hot Springs
- Colorado Historic Hot Springs Loop
- Tubing
- Paddle Sports
- Fishing
- Boating
- Fall Activities
- Spring Activities
- Summer Activities
- Winter Activities
- Skiing and Snowboarding
- Nordic Skiing
- Snowshoeing
- Events
- Annual Events
- Steamboat Marathon
- Marathon Registration
- Marathon Lodging
- Marathon FAQ
- Get Involved / Support
- Marathon Course Maps
- Marathon Event Schedule
- Marathon Transportation
- Marathon Aid Stations
- Marathon Race Results
- Marathon Race Photos
- Marathon Training Tips
- Steamboat Pro Rodeo Series
- Fourth of July Celebration
- Hot Air Balloon Rodeo
- Steamboat OktoberWest
- Cowboy Downhill
- Steamboat Winter Carnival
- Arts & Entertainment
- WinterWonderGrass Festival
- Bud Light Rocks the Boat Free Concert Series
- Free Summer Concert Series
- Steamboat MusicFest
- Calendar of Events
- Submit An Event
- Plan Your Trip
- Getting Here
- Flying
- Winter
- Summer
- Ground Transportation
- Visitor Center
- Request a Visitors' Guide
- Steamboat Gift Cards
- Know Before You Go Winter Recreation
- Top 10 Things to Do in Winter
- Top 10 Things to Do in Spring
- Top 20 Things to Do Summer
- Top 20 Things to Do in the Fall
- Top Free Things to Do
- Itineraries & Road Trips
- Locals' Favorites
- Locals' Favorite Hikes in Steamboat Springs
- Locals' Favorite Bike Trails in Steamboat Springs
- Locals' Favorite Happy Hour Spots in Steamboat Springs
- Locals' Favorite Products from Steamboat Springs
- Locals' Favorite Places to Watch the Sunset
- Locals' Favorite Drinks in Steamboat Springs
- Vacation Packages
- Spring and Summer Packages
- Fall Packages
- Winter Packages
- Email Sign-Up
Locals' Favorite Hikes in Steamboat
Find your perfect hike when you come to Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Better yet, get the inside scoop from locals who have been hiking our trails for years.
- “My favorite place to go for a hike is Blackmere on Emerald Mountain, especially if I’m short on time. It’s a great workout without being too long, and the view from the top is worth the climb.” – Kendall Perry, City of Steamboat Springs
- "Spring Creek Trail is flat and wide for a good part of it so you can walk side by side with friends." - Shannon Lukens, Steamboat Radio
- "My favorite hike is definitely upper Fish Creek Falls. It is a combination of beautiful views, relaxing sounds from the water, and great exercise." - Kim Weber, City of Steamboat Springs, a lifelong local and 5th generation Routt County resident
- "The Devil's Causeway is an annual adrenaline rush ritual for us." - Matt Eidt, Colorado Group Realty
- "I ride horseback, not a hiker, but my favorite trail is Red Dirt, just north of town off Elk River Road" - Kathy Stokes, PostNet
- "Love them all! Emerald Mountain, Uranium Mine, Lower Bear, Hahns Peak, Soda Creek, Ski Area "Upward Access." You name it!" - Darcy Owens-Trask, Routt County
To view more on hiking trails in Steamboat Springs, click below.