Suggestions for Hiking Trail near Boulder

Matthew L. • July 31, 2016Great hiking opportunities with plenty of options for any skill level. Parking is a pain, but worth the trouble.

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!

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

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

James C. • February 26, 2010Great trail from Mapleton to the summit. It's a steep incline up, but it's short and if you need a get a good workout in within an 1 to 1.5 hours - this is it.

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

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.

Meredith E. • December 26, 2012Check out the new mini library at the end of Quince. Take a book leave a book!

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

BoulderRunner • February 4, 2012The small Weather Loop trail, Walter Orr Roberts Nature Trail at NCAR features a system of signs describing weather phenomena along with a great view of the foothills and of Boulder itself.

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

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

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

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.

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

Jean T. • April 22, 2012New parking lot configuration but you can still head out to the right on the Big Bluestem

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

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

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

Leanne G. • January 29, 2013Beautiful no matter what time of year! Sometimes the best time to hike/run is in the winter because the temperatures are so nice!

Nora C. • April 17, 2022Flat easy walking

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

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