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Boulder Colorado Travel Information

Hikers have a number of routes to choose from in the Boulder area. The Indian Peaks Wilderness Area to the west of town has several well-marked and maintained trails, including several "fourteener" peak trails to mountains over 14,000 feet in elevation. The Flatirons, Boulder's signature geological formation, are closer to town and offer a more oxygen-rich hiking experience.

Arapaho Glacier Trail		Intermediate	15.6 mile roundtrip	1 day

	A fine view into the City of Boulder Watershed, including Silver Lake, Island Lake, Goose Lake, and Triple Lakes.

Arapaho Lakes Trail		Intermediate	7 mile roundtrip	3.5 to 4.5 hours

	This trail system is in dense subalpine forest, along creeks which lead to dozens of sparkling green lakes.

Arapaho Pass Trail		Intermediate	6.5 mile roundtrip	3 to 4 hours

	This well-constructed trail traverses a sidehill, crossing steep slopes full of flowers in the early summer.

Baker Gulch Trail		Intermediate	11 mile roundtrip	6 to 7 hours

	Trail crosses over the Grand Ditch. Spectacular views of the Kawuneeche Valley.

Beaver Creek Trail #911		Intermediate	13.8 mile roundtrip	7 to 8 hours

	This trail circles a ridge near and just above the treeline.

Black Bear Trail		Difficult	6 mile roundtrip	3 to 4 hours

	Views of Mount Evans and Golden Gate Canyon.

Buchanan Pass Trail		Intermediate Difficult	18.2 mile roundtrip	10 to 11 hours

	The Buchanan Pass Trail takes you through spruce/fir woodlands and riparian meadows, and offers spectacular views of rugged peaks and majestic alpine lakes and meadows.

Coney Lake Trail		Intermediate	12 mile roundtrip	6 to 7 hours

	Follows Coney Creek to Coney Lake.

Crater Lakes Trail		Intermediate	6 mile roundtrip	3 to 3.5 hours

	The trail climbs steeply to the two main Crater Lakes.

Crescent Meadows Trail		Intermediate Difficult	3 mile roundtrip	1.5 to 2 hours

	Great view of mountains to the west, open mountain meadow dropping down to S. Boulder Creek.

Devils Thumb Trail		Intermediate	14.2 mile roundtrip	7 to 9 hours

	Devil's Thumb Trail crosses gently sloping terrain interspersed with steep stretches of trail.

Diamond Lake Trail		Intermediate	2.6 or 5 miles oneway

	A stream crossing on a narrow bridge near a scenic waterfall.

Eldorado Canyon Trail		Difficult	1.6 mile roundtrip	1 hour

	Gorgeous views of the mountains to the west.

Elk Trail		Easy	3.4 mile roundtrip	1.5 to 2 hours

	Aspen and elk viewing in the fall.

Forest Lakes Trail		Intermediate	8 mile roundtrip	4 to 5 hours

	Can be a short hike to a mountain lake.

Fowler Trail		Intermediate	1.8 mile roundtrip	1 hour

	Great view of the plains, overlooks Bastille.

Golden Gate Canyon Coyote Trail		Difficult	4 mile roundtrip	2 to 2.5 hours

	Backcountry campsites.

Horseshoe Trail	Easy Intermediate	3.6 mile roundtrip	2 to 2.5 hours

Isabelle Glacier Trail		8.4 mile roundtrip	4 to 5 hours

	Wooded terrain, into the Indian Peaks Wilderness, past Long Lake to Lake Isabelle, which sits just below the tree line.

King Lake Trail		Intermediate	11.4 mile roundtrip	6 to 7 hours

	The trail from Hessie to King Lake traces the source of the South Fork of Middle Boulder Creek through forest, brushy riparian woodland, and wet meadows. King Lake lies in a cirque basin above the treeline, just below the Continental Divide.

Mitchell Lake Trail		Intermediate	5 mile roundtrip	2.5 to 3 hours

	A good trail to Mitchell Lake and Blue Lake.

Mountain Lion Trail		Intermediate	13.4 mile roundtrip	7 to 8 hours

	Excellent trail for mountain biking.

Mt Audubon Trail		Intermediate Difficult	7.6 mile roundtrip	3.5 to 4.5 hours

	All of the Mt. Audubon Trail lies above treeline.

Pawnee Pass Trail		Difficult	9.2 mile roundtrip	4.5 to 5.5 hours

	This trail passes Long Lake and Lake Isabelle on its way to Pawnee Pass.

Raccoon Trail		Intermediate	5 mile roundtrip	2.5 to 3 hours

	Views of the Continental Divide.

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