States Colorado

Cell Coverage for Hiking in Colorado

Find cell service information for 29 hiking trails across Colorado. Know which carrier works best before you hit the trail.

Coverage Overview

Verizon Best Overall

Generally offers the best coverage in Colorado's mountain and rural areas.

AT&T Good in Towns

Strong coverage near populated areas, weaker in remote backcountry.

T-Mobile Urban Focus

Best along highways and in cities, limited in wilderness areas.

All Trails in Colorado

29 trails with coverage information

Maroon Bells Scenic Loop

Aspen

1.5 miles • Easy • 200 ft elevation gain

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Hanging Lake Trail

Glenwood Springs

2.4 miles • Moderate • 1020 ft elevation gain

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Sky Pond Trail

Rocky Mountain National Park

9.0 miles • Hard • 1700 ft elevation gain

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Emerald Lake Trail

Rocky Mountain National Park

3.6 miles • Moderate • 650 ft elevation gain

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Quandary Peak Trail

Breckenridge

6.75 miles • Hard • 3450 ft elevation gain

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Garden of the Gods Loop

Colorado Springs

3.0 miles • Easy • 200 ft elevation gain

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Royal Arch Trail

Boulder

3.4 miles • Moderate • 1400 ft elevation gain

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Ice Lake Basin Trail

Silverton

7.0 miles • Moderate • 2400 ft elevation gain

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Mount Bierstadt Trail

Georgetown

7.0 miles • Hard • 2850 ft elevation gain

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Lost Creek Wilderness Loop

South Park

25.0 miles • Hard • 4000 ft elevation gain

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Flatirons Vista Trail

Boulder

3.3 miles • Easy • 400 ft elevation gain

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Chautauqua Trail

Boulder

2.6 miles • Easy • 700 ft elevation gain

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Grays Peak Trail

Georgetown

8.0 miles • Hard • 3000 ft elevation gain

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Longs Peak Keyhole Route

Rocky Mountain National Park

14.5 miles • Hard • 5100 ft elevation gain

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Bear Lake Loop

Rocky Mountain National Park

0.8 miles • Easy • 50 ft elevation gain

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Alberta Falls Trail

Rocky Mountain National Park

1.6 miles • Easy • 200 ft elevation gain

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Devils Head Trail

South Park

2.8 miles • Moderate • 950 ft elevation gain

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St. Mary's Glacier Trail

Idaho Springs

1.5 miles • Moderate • 500 ft elevation gain

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Lake Haiyaha Trail

Rocky Mountain National Park

4.4 miles • Moderate • 1000 ft elevation gain

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Manitou Incline

Colorado Springs

1.0 miles • Hard • 2000 ft elevation gain

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Blue Lakes Trail

Ouray

6.0 miles • Moderate • 1500 ft elevation gain

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Conundrum Hot Springs

Aspen

17.0 miles • Hard • 2500 ft elevation gain

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Pikes Peak via Barr Trail

Colorado Springs

26.0 miles • Hard • 7400 ft elevation gain

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Chicago Lakes Trail

Idaho Springs

9.0 miles • Moderate • 1700 ft elevation gain

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Fancy Pass Loop

Vail

12.0 miles • Hard • 2900 ft elevation gain

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Mohawk Lakes Trail

Breckenridge

7.0 miles • Moderate • 2000 ft elevation gain

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Mount Elbert Trail

Leadville

9.5 miles • Hard • 4700 ft elevation gain

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Dream Lake Trail

Rocky Mountain National Park

2.2 miles • Easy • 425 ft elevation gain

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Crater Lake Trail

Aspen

4.0 miles • Moderate • 700 ft elevation gain

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Hiking Safety Tips for Colorado

Download Offline Maps

Always download trail maps before leaving cell service. Apps like Gaia GPS and AllTrails offer offline mode.

Share Your Plans

Tell someone your hiking itinerary and expected return time, especially in areas with no cell coverage.

Satellite Communication

Consider a satellite communicator like Garmin inReach for emergencies in remote backcountry areas.

Carry Physical Maps

A paper topo map and compass don't need batteries or cell service. Essential for backcountry navigation.