Best Proposal Spots for Wildflower Season in Colorado

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Written By Catherine Norwood

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!

map of best wildflower proposal spots near Denver, Colorado

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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

Catherine Norwood

I am Catherine Norwood, a designer and photographer from Lawrence, Kansas. My job experience ranges from childcare to leading a media team at a summer camp. I also am an experienced freelance photographer, capturing senior and family portraits, headshots, and portfolio pieces for a beauty stylist. Through my previous work experience I have photographed and worked with a diverse group of people. Through each piece I design and in each moment I photograph, I not only aim to create something visually intriguing and intellectually stimulating, but something that will better society. By working with both photography and design I keep my perspective fresh and I constantly find new ways they can enhance and work with one another. As a designer and photographer, I don't only look to reach past the lens and screen to create positive relationships with the subject, but to also capture various cultures and areas so I can help others become socially aware of their surroundings.

 

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