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Lost Gulch Overlook
Scenic spot
All-level trail up to a lookout point with views of the mountains, popular at sunrise & sunset.
4.90 (1.3K reviews)
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Royal Arch
Hiking area
👍👍 WE SWEAT ON THIS ONE. Shoooooweeee. Beautiful views from the top and pet friendly but i would say leave your small less athletic pups at home. This is a toughie. I would say this hike is moderate for the most part, some of the rockier parts are more strenuous. About 7000 ft elevation.
4.90 (791 reviews)
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First Flatiron
Hiking area
👍👍 Beautiful hike and it do get steep at some points!
You will have to climb a small rock face if you want to get to the view here at the First Flatiron. My dog had no problem going up, but she's athletic so just be aware. Make sure to take a picture of the map so you don't get lost (you should still...
4.90 (751 reviews)
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Eldorado Canyon State Park
State park
Park known for rock-climbing & outdoor activities, thanks to sandstone cliffs & natural attractions.
4.80 (3.7K reviews)
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Boulder Falls
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Parking is limited and by the canyon road but we had no problem getting a parking on a sunny weekend morning. The hike to the falls is short and mostly stairways- a few downwards and then mostly uphill but is is really short, about few minutes. The falls is really beautiful and definitely worth spen...
4.80 (1.6K reviews)
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Panorama Point
Hiking area
👍👍 If you are into hiking, start off at the bottom of viewpoint trail (you don’t have to pay for parking!) and hike up to Panorama Point. It’s a steep and steady incline but if you hike at a moderate pace it will take you about 30 minutes and there are beautiful views at the top. Once at Panorama Point...
4.80 (811 reviews)
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Betasso Preserve Trailhead
Hiking area
Spacious park offering a wide range of hiking, biking & horseback riding trails in rugged foothills.
4.80 (630 reviews)
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Hurry 4 Curry
Restaurant
👍 We wanted Indian and all the other places in the area don't open until 5pm so we gave this place a shot. It is a food truck and there is no seating outside so you have to take it to go or eat in your car (which we did). They were so friendly and welcoming! Very nice people. The prices were the same...
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4.90 (323 reviews)
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Sunrise Amphitheater
Amphitheater
👍👍 I've photographed about a dozen weddings and elopements at Sunrise Amphitheater, and it remains one of my favorite wedding venues in the Boulder area. A couple of pro tips for anyone interested in booking it:
1) Spend the $100-400 extra on reserving two back-to-back time slots, so you don't have to...
4.80 (493 reviews)
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Flagstaff House
American restaurant
Refined American dining at a window-encased destination for views from atop Flagstaff Mountain.
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4.70 (1.1K reviews)
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South Mesa Trailhead
Hiking area
👍👍 Easy access to several trails great for hiking and running! Difficulty ranges from easy to challenging. Parking can be gard to find on weekends, and is not free. Dogs are welcome on leash in the area.
4.80 (458 reviews)
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The Peoples’ Crossing
Park
Small, low-key city park serving as a base for a network of scenic trails & rock formations.
4.80 (448 reviews)
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Realization Point
Hiking area
Scenic point on Flagstaff Mountain with views & amphitheater accessible by hiking & seasonal road.
4.80 (441 reviews)
15
Hall Ranch Open Space
Park
Remnants of a 1920s homestead & advanced trails share this wildlife & plant-rich foothills park
4.80 (402 reviews)
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Eldorado Canyon State Park Visitor Center
Visitor center
👍👍 Absolutely the most beautiful scenery! Plenty of activities that include mountain biking, rock climbing, horseback riding, and plenty of picnic tables. Plenty of stuff for everybody to do whether you just want to sit and enjoy the view or do an activity.
4.80 (384 reviews)
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Bear Peak Trail
Hiking area
👍👍 Hiked to Bear Peak via Shadow Canyon 8/10/2018 while on vacation from Illinois. I’m 53 and in okay physical condition. I hiked with my 18 year old son who is in much better condition.
The trail guide at the South Mesa Trailhead rates this hike as “Advanced”.
I took us 3 hours to get to peak and...
4.90 (257 reviews)
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Chautauqua Trail Overlook
Park
👍 Many trails, easy to moderate, to choose from, at least 3 parking lots, each has bathrooms. Nice place for all ages. Certain trails don’t have any shade at all, so bring your hat and sunscreen when hiking on a sunny day!
4.90 (243 reviews)
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Boulder Canyon Trail
Hiking area
👍👍 Husband, doggo and I enjoyed our walk along this trail this morning. The first parking lot (on either side of the road) was packed, but we were lucky enough to snag the last spot. The trail seems to be rather lengthy, we walked ~2 miles North--the trail was largely flat gravel, sometimes paved. Very...
4.70 (625 reviews)
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Second Flatiron
Hiking area
👍👍 Great hiking! You can find trails for all ages here.
4.90 (236 reviews)