"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 climbed peak
Green Mountain
123 climbs
Most difficult peak
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Difficulty breakdown
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Highlights
Latest climbs
"2/9/25: Via the Mt. Morrison Trl/south face with Jackson and Audrey. Took advantage of an opportunity during a cold Jan/Feb to get a little scrambling in, give Audrey her first taste of some easy uncomitting scrambling, and knock off #24 of the Denver 25 as well. We kind of rambled up the various south steps for the last couple hundred feet to the summit. Most of the steps are C3- and C3, but we were even able to find some fun C3+ and easy C4 moves. Fun day! (3.8/1990)" — LoneWolf • Feb 9, 2025
"Great trail. Followed the all trails loop route counterclockwise. No issues, nice hot day, good workout, no real summit views. To get to the top, go up the grubstake trail about 50 yards, then just go up the clearing." — puddlepirate • Jun 7, 2024
"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