What we’re about
Boulder Ramblers was founded in 2015 by Colorado-based Walk2Connect in partnership with the City of Boulder. For six years, we operated as the Boulder chapter of Walk2Connect, offering free community walking, hiking, and rambling trips in and throughout Boulder County, CO, with a focus on building genuine connections to others, to the places we live, and to ourselves. In 2021, the Boulder Ramblers community assumed ownership of this group to keep rambling together!
Our community members host walks, hikes, and urban adventures every week throughout the year. Check our calendar to find what's coming up. We focus on urban hiking: exploring the quiet streets, multi-use paths, and trail systems east of the foothills (with some adventures in the higher elevations within Boulder city limits). Please be sure to read the walk/hike descriptions carefully to determine whether a particular adventure is right for you. We tend to move at a steady "fitness" pace (2.5-3 MPH), unless otherwise noted.
This group offers great ways to get to know local urban trail systems and find creative, appealing ways to connect destinations in Boulder, Louisville, Superior, Lafayette, and beyond by foot. We advocate for "life at 3 miles per hour," slowing down the pace of life to appreciate how we are connected to everything around us. We are a safe, welcoming and affirming community that supports people of all backgrounds, identities, and circumstances.
Check back often as new walks will be added throughout the year. Have a great idea for a walk or urban hike? We'd love to hear from you!
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Walk 360 Mini-Loop: Southeast Urban Hike
Big Daddy Bagels, 4800 Baseline Rd, Boulder, CO, USTYPE: Urban Hike | PACE: Fitness | TERRAIN: Sidewalks, Multi-Use Paths, Dirt Trails | DISTANCE: Approx 9 miles
Walk Description: The Walk 360 is Boulder's signature slow marathon - a 26-mile urban hiking route around the periphery of the city. This summer and fall, we'll cover that same ground (and more!) on a series of mini-loop urban hikes. On this mini-loop, we'll do the Southeast Urban Hike beginning and ending at Big Daddy Bagels in the Meadows Shopping Center. Big Daddy opens at 6:30 am, so arrive early to get breakfast, use the restroom and fill water bottles. This map illustrates all of the mini-loop routes (the route for this hike is in green): https://caltopo.com/m/1SU2
Each mini-loop incorporates part of the original Walk 360 slow marathon route into a shorter self-contained route showcasing a different part of the city.
Schedule and Planning: We will meet at 8:30 am in front of Big Daddy Bagels, which is located in the southern corner of the Meadows Shopping Center at 4800 Baseline Road. You can park by the Meadows Branch Library, which is on the other side of the shopping center from the restaurant. Please carpool if you can! This urban hike is about 9 miles, so it should take us about 3.5 hours to complete.
Walking Movement Leader: Darcy Kitching started volunteering with the Boulder Ramblers in 2015. She is the author of "The Best Urban Hikes: Boulder." You can reach Darcy at (720) 805-8293 or besturbanhikesboulder@gmail.com.
Notes:
~ We will begin walking at 8:35, so please arrive on time.
~ Be sure to bring plenty of water, snacks, sun protection and wear appropriate gear/clothing for the season.
~ Dogs are allowed, but please be mindful of your pet's ability and comfort on this long walk.Release of liability: By signing up for this walk, you acknowledge that you are responsible for your own safety and well-being throughout the event. This is a volunteer-led experience. Volunteers are not liable for any injury or illness that may happen during the event or that results from participating in this event. Please take good care to only sign up for walks or hikes that are within your skill level and comfort. As always, have fun and be safe!
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