Near Enchanted Forest
Apex Trail looking north
Near Enchanted Forest
Snow covered trail leading into the Enchanted Forest area.
Near Enchanted Forest
After the break off from Apex- heading up into the forest
Near Enchanted Forest
After the break off point from Apex- heading into the forest
Near Enchanted Forest
Going up the Enchanted Forest trail.

Looking for more photos?

View All Photos
Driving Directions
Hike Trail

Enchanted Forest

3.9 (7 Ratings)
A beautiful hike through the trees and an alternative to the Apex Trail.
1.3
mi
Distance
83
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Views
Access Issues
This trail is uphill only to bikes on odd numbered days. Take note of the day to anticipate downhill bike traffic.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.34mi
Distance
83ft
Elevation Gain
570ft
Elevation Loss
25%
Max Grade
7,348ft
High Point
6,860ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Enchanted Forest is a great alternative to the upper section of the Apex Trail and enables the creation of a loop at the top of Apex Park. Aptly named, the trail follows tight and twisty singletrack through dense forest (by Colorado standards), lending it a different mood from other trails at Apex. The lush, dense forest that Enchanted Forest runs through can look more like the Pacific Northwest than the Colorado Front Range.

Route Conditions

Report Conditions
Anonymous Adventurer
Some Issues
This trail was packed snow once you got in the trees with some muddy spots. Spikes were helpful for traction, but plenty of people without. Very pleasant and just a moderate amount of people. The first part of Apex trail was all mud before you access the enchanted forest gate.
Anonymous Adventurer
Some Issues
Looking for more condition reports?
View History

Nearby Hike Routes

Apex-Enchanted Lollipop

Hike Route

Apex-Enchanted Lollipop

Fall Colors
moderate
5.67 mi
+1,272 ft
Abert's Loop

Hike Route

Abert's Loop

River/Creek
moderate
7.99 mi
+1,756 ft
Apex + Enchanted Forest Loop

Hike Route

Apex + Enchanted Forest Loop

Views
easy
2.8 mi
+664 ft
Lookout Mountain Nature Center Forest Loop

Hike Route

Lookout Mountain Nature Center Forest Loop

Wildflowers
easy
0.6 mi
+94 ft
Beaver Brook Out and Back

Classic Hike Route

Beaver Brook Out and Back

Dogs Allowed
strenuous
6.83 mi
+1,326 ft
Lookout Mountain Trail

Hike Route

Lookout Mountain Trail

Fall Colors
moderate
4.5 mi
+812 ft
Contributors
Ben Pontecorvo