Coloradoâs snow-capped Rocky Mountains may be world-famous, but the stateâs landscape is diverse and extends well beyond postcard-perfect peaks and evergreen forests. The Centennial State is also home to reddish-orange rock formations, flat-topped mesas, rolling meadows dotted with wildflowers, crystal-clear alpine lakes, golden-yellow aspen groves, rocky alpine tundras, narrow canyons, and grass-covered prairies. Hiking is one of the best ways to experience Coloradoâs varied terrainâthanks to the more than 39,000 miles of trails of varying lengths, difficulty levels, and ...