The Best Boulder Hiking Trails

Whether you’re a novice hiker, a seasoned climber, or somewhere in between, there are plenty of scenic and diverse places for you to enjoy a hike near Boulder.

Wonderland Lake Loop Trail

This 1.5-mile hike around Wonderland Hike is a laid back walk with access to fishing at the dam near the Poplar Street access.

• Location: 4201 North Broadway
• Difficulty: Easy (wheelchair access included)
• Website (with Map): https://bouldercolorado.gov/osmp/wonderland-lake-trailhead

Flatirons Vista Trail

Enjoy this relatively flat 3.3-mile loop trail with access on feet of bicycle, and enjoy unforgettable panoramic looks at the Flatirons.

• Location: 0.3 miles south of HWY 128 on HWY 93
• Difficulty: Easy/Moderate (wheelchair access included)
• Website (with Map): https://bouldercolorado.gov/osmp/flatirons-vista-trailhead

Mount Sanitas and Sanitas Valley Loop Trail

As the difficulty increases, so often does the reward. The 3.2-mile Mount Sanitas and Sanitas Valley Loop Trail offer beautiful views of mountains and valleys, as well as a pretty solid workout.

• Location: On Mapleton Avenue, 0.5 miles west of 4th Street
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Website (with Map): https://bouldercolorado.gov/osmp/mount-sanitas-trailhead

Bear Peak Trail

At a height of 8,461 feet, Bear Peak offers experienced hikers an incredible 360-degree look at the Rocky Mountains and a beautiful, if sometimes quite challenging, hike.

• Location: 1850 Table Mesa Drive
• Difficulty: Difficult
• Website (with Map): https://rootsrated.com/boulder-co/hiking/bear-peak

Royal Arch Trail

The iconic Royal Arch is one of the most recognizable landmarks of Boulder’s vast natural beauty, but to get to it you’ll need to take a steep and quite challenging 3.2-mile hike through varied landscapes and terrain.

• Location: 900 West Baseline Road
• Difficulty: Difficult
• Website (with Map): https://rootsrated.com/boulder-co/hiking/royal-arch

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