Hiking/biking/jogging trails
Bear Creek Trail
This trail starts at the CU Research Part at Foothills Highway and Colorado Avenue to the corner of the Table Mesa Drive and South Broadway.
Boulder Creek Path
16 mile, multi-use trail passes through town, with now worries about autos. The trail runs parallel to scenic Boulder Creek. You will encounter fellow cyclists, inline skaters, joggers and walkers.
Chautauqua Park
Hiking/jogging trail that goes up Green Mountain – you can do the full loop which is about 10 miles – breathtaking views of Boulder and the front range on this trail.
Mt. Sanitas
Hiking/jogging trail that goes up Mt. Sanitas, great views of Flatirons from this trail and of Boulder.
Other notable trails are Flagstaff Mountain and six-mile Mesa Trail.
Dude Ranches
Peaceful Valley
800-955-6343
Located in a beautiful valley nestled under the continental divide, near Rocky Mountain National Park. Fly fishing, horseback riding, backpacking trips.
Sombrero Ranch
303-442-0258
Located in Estes Park, about 30 minutes from Boulder, open year round for horseback riding and hiking.
Sylvan Dale Ranch
877-667-3999
Sylvan Dale Ranch was voted "Best Family Vacation" by Frommer's Colorado Guidebook. Enjoy guided nature walks, trophy trout and bass fly-fishing; tennis, backcountry campouts, horseback riding.
Located just 30 minutes from Boulder located just South of Loveland.
Kayaking
Rocky Mountain Adventures
1-800-858-6808
Offers kayak skills instruction from rolling to white water.
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