Suggestions for Hiking Trail near Boulder

Daniel E. • October 26, 2014Great mountain views. Multiple trails. Helpful people in the Ranger Station. Spectacular scenery.

Krista V. • May 12, 2015Great hiking trails! Get out there early in the day to beat the crowds. I recommend the Royal Arch Trail for a tough but totally rewarding hike!

angela g. • June 8, 2015Beautiful hike. Can make it a quickie, or do the summit, and get an amazing view.

Daniel S. • January 14, 2012Great view of the Rockies, and only a 90 minute hike from downtown!

Anne-Marie M. • July 12, 2013Great place for a night hike around Wonderland Lake. The city lights brighten the night sky.

Anya R. • November 5, 2016Views are not bad , I'd like to stay there for night views next time

Christina I. • December 28, 2015Long hike, beautiful views!! Good for a half day hike through the foothills.

Trevor K. • October 6, 2014Great hike and way to spend the decent of Mt. Sanitas. A unmarked by very obvious trail follows the crest of the ridge for great views on both sides.

Doug W. • November 26, 2016Northern access to the South Boulder Creek Trail. Nice mellow hike. This trailhead gets crowded, you can also access it from the other end off Marshall Rd.

Guthrie G. • August 26, 2016Fishing, hiking, climbing... Recreation is good here!

Richard K. • October 15, 2013Great little hike. Go up the mountain trail and catch some great views.

B P. • January 6, 2015Nice trails to walk with great views of Boulder and Denver the higher you go. Nice date spot to watch the sun set.

Rich K. • June 28, 2013Stop along the way to see the creek and sculptures

Cheryl F. • May 17, 2023Hello sunshine ☀️#getoutthere

Josh A. • April 29, 2017Relatively easy though a little steep. Well groomed trail. Beautiful view and forest. Lots of cute dogs.

Nora C. • June 19, 2018So many different trails! Can get busy.

*iVy D. • March 5, 2016Nice 3.5mi trail, dogs everywhere. Not a lot of views but well maintained.

Jeremiah O. • February 27, 2017Great trails that meander through forests, grasslands, and mixed conifer-grassland. Access to the #Flatirons and other #FrontRange hiking trails.

Anna S. • October 2, 2016Awesome fall trails. Forest paths lead up to Bear Mtn. summit.

Scott S. • August 20, 2014If you're a strong hiker and prefer to do a loop, ascend from the north and follow the sketchy trail around the back (west side). It's easy to pickup the main trail (southern tip) for your way down.

BoulderRunner • February 4, 2012Gregory Canyon is a short diversion from downtown Boulder but yields amazing views within a short distance

Francis K. • May 12, 2013tip: cyclists riding uphill have right of way. cyclists yield to all others (hikers, runners, equestrian's, yeti's, etc)

National Wildlife Federation • January 22, 2012Wildlife watch for American Kestrel (Falco sparverius)

BoulderRunner • February 4, 2012One of my favorite areas to run. The trails are amazing

Nate E. • July 3, 2010Be prepared for a strenuous hike. Ridge trail is easiest way up.

Ming-Lien L. • October 26, 2013Great trails for a walk or run!

National Wildlife Federation • March 16, 2011Take a moment to connect with nature and wildlife watch. Bird, mammals, plants and more...

Danila S. • January 9, 2012Bit slippery last days, be careful.

Visit Colorado 360 • August 6, 2011Cool waterfall right off the road. Short walk easy to get to.