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.
Hall Ranch, located in the foothills of Boulder County, just outside of Lyons, Colorado, is a popular open space area. With 3,899 acres featuring beautiful meadows, forests, and mountain vistas, this park caters to hikers, trail runners, mountain bikers, equestrians, and more!
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.
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.
Mount Sanitas is a 6,821ft. peak just minutes from downtown Boulder, Colorado and extremely popular with local hikers and trail runners. For a moderately difficult route to the summit, try the 5 mile loop hike starting at the Centennial Trailhead and ascending via the Sunshine Canyon and Lion’s Lair Trails.
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