Boulder, Colorado, approximately 30 minutes away from Denver, is home to the University of Colorado and the iconic Flatirons. Boulder is an outdoor adventure paradise and an excellent access point to Colorado’s stunning foothills. Indeed, Boulder’s Open Space and Mountain Parks department manages 155 miles of trails, many of which are multi-use and favorites among locals. For example, hikers, trail runners, equestrians, and mountain bikers share these trails year-round. These trails are in addition to the vast acreage of open space managed by Boulder County’s Parks and Open Space. The county itself encompasses parks in outlying cities and towns, such as Lyons, Nederland, etc.
Popular recreational areas within the city’s limits include the ever-popular Chatauqua Park, mere minutes away from downtown, the Flatirons Vista Area, Mt. Sanitas Area, South Mesa Area, Marshall Mesa Area, and Flagstaff Mountain.
Betasso Preserve is a beautiful foothills park in Boulder County, only minutes away from downtown Boulder, Colorado. With approximately nine miles of trails over 1,181 acres and elevations ranging from 5,900ft. to 7,700ft., visitors are treated to open meadows, mountain vista scenery, and abundant wildlife throughout this expansive open space.
Walker Ranch is located in Boulder County, just outside of Boulder, Colorado. With an impressive ecosystem spanning 2,888 acres, Walker Ranch is a favorite destination among locals, particularly hikers, mountain bikers, and anglers fishing for Rainbow Trout in South Boulder Creek.
Looking for a great day hike near Boulder? There certainly is no shortage of amazing parks and trails in Boulder, so we've curated a list of what we think are Boulder's best day hikes. These all range in length and difficulty, so there are hikes for all to enjoy!
Looking for a great hike close to Denver? Luckily, there is no shortage of amazing day hikes within an hour of the Denver metro area. We've curated a list of our top ten day hikes, which we think you'll enjoy too! Golden, Boulder, Evergreen...all of these locations have plenty of trails for all skill levels.
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