"The Denver 5". Includes 5 peaks lining the Front Range foothills west of Denver, Colorado. All are popular year-round hiking destinations due to their lower elevation (all below 8,000 ft) and well-established trails to the summits. The first Peak Challenge to tackle for those in the Denver area itching to get out nearby.
Highest peak
Mount Morrison
7,881 ft / 2,402 m
Most prominent peak
Mount Morrison
741 ft / 225 m prom
Most summited peak
Green Mountain
116 summits
Most difficult peak
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Difficulty breakdown
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Highlights
Latest summits
"Legged up to meet Kelly, Simon, Tim, Virgil, Jimmy at the top but went a stupid way because I misread the map. After lots of switchbacks and mountain bikers, I met the crew up there for a summit beer and we descended back down a smart way together. Nice worthwhile outing for sure. " — benyboy • Mar 2, 2024
"1. First stop on a peakbagging hike around Lookout Mountain with Virgil and Tim.
2. Second stop on peakbagging hike with Virgil and Tim. Nice rocks at the top.
3. Fourth stop on a peakbagging hike with Virgil and Tim. Spirits were high directly following a nice lunch indoors.
4. Explored this peak as seen on Caltopo but not the PB DB. Fifth stop on a peakbagging hike with Virgil and Tim. Post-apocalyptic vibes at the top. Saw a deer carcass on the way back to Windy Saddle Park.
5. 7th tag along the peakbagging hike with Virgil and Tim. Spoke with a nice Jeffco Open Spaces ranger in the visitor center. Very nice space." — benyboy • Dec 2, 2023
"1. First stop on a peakbagging hike around Lookout Mountain with Virgil and Tim.
2. Second stop on peakbagging hike with Virgil and Tim. Nice rocks at the top.
3. Fourth stop on a peakbagging hike with Virgil and Tim. Spirits were high directly following a nice lunch indoors.
4. Explored this peak as seen on Caltopo but not the PB DB. Fifth stop on a peakbagging hike with Virgil and Tim. Post-apocalyptic vibes at the top. Saw a deer carcass on the way back to Windy Saddle Park.
5. 7th tag along the peakbagging hike with Virgil and Tim. Spoke with a nice Jeffco Open Spaces ranger in the visitor center. Very nice space." — benyboy • Dec 2, 2023
"Fantastic day for a hike. Green mountain is all clear of snow on the trail and wasn't muddy in the slightest. Kind of made up my own way getting up there and back down for a total of 5.8 miles round trip. A lot of mountain bikers were present.
Highly recommended for people interested in an easier peak bag. " — alexehagen • Apr 2, 2023
"In Denver for my cousins wedding and wanted to get a hike in on a tight schedule. My dad and I drove out to Morrison and bagged the peak. We were glad we had micro spikes but a few of the locals seemed to get by without them. " — tylerdelia • Jan 6, 2023