While many of Colorado’s mountain towns might be known for world-class skiing in the winter, the same spots get filled with stunning wildflowers come spring and summer.

With hiking being one of the best ways to spot these flowers, here are seven trails known for vibrant blooms that are found around the Centennial State:

1. Meander Trail (Crested Butte)

You can hike or bike this trail, and it’s known for featuring stunning Lupines. The Crested Butte Wildflower Festival is a great opportunity to experience and learn about the town’s wildflowers. It takes place from July 12-21 and offers over 200 workshops related to wildflower.

2. Horseshoe Bowl Hiking Trail (Breckenridge)

Hikers will have to ride Breckenridge’s scenic SuperChair to reach this trail. This hike is a moderate one-mile loop that features red, yellow, and purple flowers, including Paintbrush and Columbine flowers. Breckenridge also offers free U.S. Forest Service Ranger-led hikes Thursdays-Sundays at 11:30 a.m. that include fun facts about high alpine flora and fauna.

3. Grand Escape (Vail)

As well as wildflowers, this hike offers amazing panoramic views of the Gore Range. The trail follows a route just below the Eagle’s Nest Ridge. 

4. Ridge Route through Game Creek Bowl (Vail)

This hike runs above Game Creek Bowl, providing great views of the Holy Cross wilderness. Hikers will head south from the Eagle’s Nest gondola area towards signs for Game Creek, pass the Grand Traverse, and then head up the service road for another 20 yards until they reach the trail marker for the Ridge Route.

5. Nature Discovery Center & Guided Nature Hikes (Vail)

Vail’s Nature Discovery Center & Guided Nature Hikes offers guided walks complimentary of Vail Resorts, the United States Forest Service, and the Walking Mountains Science Center.

6. Beaver Lake Trail (Beaver Creek)

This hike up to Beaver Lake is three miles one-way and has a fair amount of elevation gain. Hikers will be treated to views of stunning wildflowers along Larkspur Bowl. In the winter, the area features ski runs named after native flora like Lupine, Paintbrush, and Bluebell.

7. Village to Village to Allie’s Way (Beaver Creek)

As well as wildflowers, hikers will get great views of Strawberry Park, the Birds of Prey Racecourse, Grouse Mountain, and Beaver Creek Village on this trail.