12 best boulder region hiking trails

Name: Hikes Within 60 Miles: Denver and Boulder: Including Fort Collins and Rocky Mountain National Park
Brand: Menasha Ridge Press
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Boulder, Colorado, is renowned for its picturesque hiking trails that cater to a variety of skill levels and preferences.Nestled against the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, the area offers numerous hiking opportunities. Some popular hiking trails in the Boulder region include:

Chautauqua Park: This iconic park offers several trails, including the Chautauqua Trail and the Royal Arch Trail. It's a great starting point for many hikes and provides stunning views of the Flatirons.
Mount Sanitas Trail: A challenging hike that rewards hikers with panoramic views of Boulder and the surrounding mountains. It's a favorite among locals for its workout and scenic vistas.
Flatirons Vista and Doudy Draw Trails: This relatively easy hike is perfect for beginners. It meanders through open fields and offers beautiful views of the Flatirons.
Eldorado Canyon State Park: While not in Boulder itself, this nearby park offers excellent hiking opportunities. The Eldorado Canyon Trail takes hikers along South Boulder Creek and showcases the park's dramatic rock formations.
Walker Ranch Loop: This moderate loop trail provides a bit of everything: meadows, forests, and scenic views. It's a longer hike but well worth the effort.
Mesa Trail: Stretching over 6 miles, the Mesa Trail offers a scenic route along the base of the Flatirons. It's a popular trail for both hikers and trail runners.
Bear Peak: A challenging hike that takes you to the summit of Bear Peak, one of Boulder's highest points. The panoramic views from the top are breathtaking, especially during sunrise or sunset.

While books and online resources can provide more detailed information about these trails, these descriptions offer a glimpse into the diverse hiking experiences available in the Boulder region.

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HIKING

There are thousands if not tens of thousands of miles of trails along Colorado’s Front Range. This collection of hikes highlight some of the most awesome and unique trails the region has to offer while not focusing on the most famous places like Rocky Mountain National Park. From challenging, epic mountain climbs to family-friendly hikes to amazing places, these are among the most incredible hiking adventures along Colorado’s Front Range.

CLIMBING

Colorado is a land of rock. All across the state, cliffs and canyons, geological uprisings and erosion have created incredible opportunities for climbing that draw people from around the world. This book covers some of the state’s most amazing areas, from Eldorado Canyon and Shelf Road to other areas as well-loved but not necessarily as well-known. From single-pitch sport climbs to epic trad multi-pitch adventures, there’s something for every climber…

CYCLING

The hills and mountains along Colorado’s Front Range provide endless opportunities for road as well as mountain bikers and gravel grinders. Many of the hiking areas in this book, like Mount Falcon, Walker Ranch, Staunton State Park, and Horsetooth Reservoir, also offer fun mountain biking opportunities, but there are also many incredibly fun purpose-built trails in the region, places like Centennial Cone Park and the incredibly fun network of trails built by the volunteers of the Salida Mountain Trails.

PADDLING

For a state so arid, there’s a surprising amount of water in Colorado. It’s home to major reservoirs, rivers, creeks, and streams. Its high-mountain rivers feed the plains states to the east; to the west its rivers feed states from Texas and Nevada to California. As a major headwaters state with significant elevation, Colorado has some of the best whitewater in the country. These are the best places to get a taste of all the wet fun the Centennial State has to offer.