Best Proposal Spots for Wildflower Season in Colorado

Colorado is beautiful in every season, but wildflower season is something extra special. The vibrant colors in Colorado’s already breathtaking landscapes will only add to your proposal day. The wildflower season begins in spring and goes through the middle of summer, but below I’ll give you my suggestions on the best time to go to each of these locations - check them out.

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Silver Dollar Lake, Georgetown

• Distance: 55 miles (1 hour 15 minutes west)

• Difficulty: Low

• Hiking Length: 4 miles roundtrip

• Best Time for Wildflowers: late July to early August

• Other Highlights: Alpine lake

Diamond Lake Trail, Nederland

• Distance: 50 miles (1 hour 15 minutes northwest)

• Difficulty: Moderate

• Hiking Length: 5.3 miles roundtrip

• Best Time for Wildflowers: mid to late July

• Other Highlights: Alpine lake

Lost Lake, Nederland

• Distance: 50 miles (1 hour 15 minutes northwest)

• Difficulty: Moderate

• Hiking Length: 4 miles roundtrip

• Best Time for Wildflowers: mid to late July

• Other Highlights: Alpine lake

Blue Lakes, Breckenridge

• Distance: 80 miles (1 hour 45 minutes west)

• Difficulty: Moderate

• Hiking Length: 1 mile roundtrip

• Best Time for Wildflowers: mid to late July

• Other Highlights: Alpine lakes and mountain views

Brainard Lake Area, Ward

• Distance: 50 miles (1 hour northwest)

• Difficulty: Moderate to High

• Hiking Length: 5 miles roundtrip

• Best Time for Wildflowers: late July to early August

• Other Highlights: Alpine lakes and mountain views

Chautauqua, Boulder

• Distance: 30 miles (35 minutes northwest)

• Difficulty: High

• Hiking Length: 3.6 miles roundtrip

• Best Time for Wildflowers: early to mid-July

• Other Highlights: Flatirons views and historic buildings

Loveland Pass, Dillon

• Distance: 60 miles (1 hour 15 minutes west)

• Difficulty: Moderate

• Hiking Length: 3.2 miles roundtrip

• Best Time for Wildflowers: late July

• Other Highlights: High-altitude views

Boreas Pass, Breckenridge

• Distance: 80 miles (1 hour 45 minutes west)

• Difficulty: Low

• Hiking Length: 6.6 miles roundtrip

• Best Time for Wildflowers: mid to late July

• Other Highlights: Historic railroad

Apex Park Magic Mountain, Golden

• Distance: 15 miles (25 minutes west)

• Difficulty: High

• Hiking Length: 9.5 miles (various trails)

• Best Time for Wildflowers: mid to late June

• Other Highlights: Mountain views and varied terrain

Green Mountain West Ridge Trail, Lakewood

• Distance: 12 miles (20 minutes southwest)

• Difficulty: Moderate

• Hiking Length: 6.5 miles roundtrip

• Best Time for Wildflowers: mid to late June

• Other Highlights: Ridge views

Saddleback Mountain, Evergreen

• Distance: 30 miles (45 minutes southwest)

• Difficulty: Low

• Hiking Length: 2.5 miles roundtrip

• Best Time for Wildflowers: mid to late July

• Other Highlights: Scenic views

Guanella Pass, Georgetown

• Distance: 55 miles (1 hour 15 minutes west)

• Difficulty: Low

• Hiking Length: 3.2 miles (various trails)

• Best Time for Wildflowers: late June to early July

• Other Highlights: Scenic views

Chief Mountain Trail, Idaho Springs

• Distance: 40 miles (1 hour west)

• Difficulty: Moderate

• Hiking Length: 3 miles roundtrip

• Best Time for Wildflowers: mid-July to early August

• Other Highlights: Summit views

Ready to start planning your wildflower-filled proposal day? Reach out to me and let’s get started! Catherine Norwood Photo is proudly LGBTQIA+ owned and inclusive of all stories