Boulder Ramblers

 
 
 

TYPE: Urban Hike | PACE: Fitness (3 MPH) | TERRAIN: Sidewalks, paved multi-use paths, dirt trail | DISTANCE: Approx. 5 miles |

Walk Description: Get an active start to National Walking Day on Wednesday, April 5, with this 5-mile morning ramble! We'll loop from Moxie Bread Company in downtown Louisville to Harper Lake and back, following neighborhood streets and open space trails. Here is the link to a map for this hike: https://caltopo.com/m/R02N

Schedule and Planning: We'll meet in front of Moxie Bread Company, on the Pine Street sidewalk. The cafe opens at 7:00 am, so arrive early to get a drink or some breakfast. We'll start walking no later than 7:35 am.

Walking Movement Leader: Darcy Kitching started leading walks with the Boulder Ramblers in 2015. She is the author of "The Best Urban Hikes: Boulder." You can reach Darcy at (720)[masked] or [masked].

Trip Notes:
~ Well-socialized and well-behaved dogs are welcome on short leashes (no retractable leashes, please). Please be sure your dog will be comfortable on this longer walk.
~ Dress comfortably for the weather, bring sun protection and water, and anything else you need to stay comfortable outside.

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!

 
 
 

TYPE: Same Time, Same Place Monthly | PACE: Fitness/Conversational | TERRAIN: Packed dirt multi-use path, sidewalks, and dirt trail | DISTANCE: Approx. 4 miles

Walk Description: This fitness walk is held the second Tuesday of every month; beginning and ending at Foothills Community Park near the restrooms and the dog park, going south along multi-use paths onto sidewalks in the Wonderland Hills neighborhood, and looping back north on the Foothills Trail, taking a short side trip (less than a mile) on the Old Kiln Trail. Along the way, hikers will see some beautiful views of Wonderland Lake, the foothills, and the eastern plains. The route includes gentle hills, with little, but some, elevation gain.

Walking Movement Leader: Lorrie Johnson has been leading walks and hikes with the Boulder Ramblers since 2017.

Schedule and Planning: There are two parking lots at Foothills Community Park: We will meet at the parking lot near the restrooms adjacent to the dog park on 7th Street. This walk is also accessible by the SKIP bus, which stops at Broadway and Violet; the Park is a few blocks west of Broadway. We'll meet at 9:00 am and begin walking at 9:05. The walk will end by 10:30 am.

Trip Notes:

~ Be sure to bring water, sun protection, and wear appropriate clothing for the season. For winter walking, wear breathable layers, a hat, and bring non-slip shoe cleats or wear boots with good traction.

~ Dogs on short, non-retractable leashes are welcome.

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!

 
 
 

TYPE: Urban hike | PACE: Fitness/Conversational | TERRAIN: Sidewalks, multi-use paths, dirt trails | DISTANCE: Approx. 8.6 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 mini-loop connects with the southeast section of the larger route, but is just 8.6 miles, starting from Big Daddy Bagels in the Meadows Shopping Center. This map illustrates all six mini-loop routes (the route for this walk is in green): https://caltopo.com/m/1SU2. Walking the mini-loops is a great way to train for the full Walk 360 slow marathon, which we'll do in June.

Schedule and Planning: We'll start and end at Big Daddy Bagels on the south side of the Meadows Shopping Center at Foothills and Baseline. Park in the lot there, or you can park in the library lot behind Safeway, or along the street on Mohawk. Big Daddy Bagels opens at 7:00 am on Sundays. Arrive early to grab a coffee and use the restroom. Please be on time - we'll start walking by 8:35 am.

Walking Movement Leader: Darcy Kitching started leading walks with the Boulder Ramblers in 2015. She is the author of "The Best Urban Hikes: Boulder." You can reach her at (720)[masked] or [masked].

Trip Notes:
~ Well-socialized and well-behaved dogs are welcome on short leashes (no retractable leashes, please). Please be sure your dog will be comfortable on this longer walk.
~ Dress comfortably for the weather, bring sun protection and water, and anything else you need to stay comfortable outside.
~ Be sure to wear appropriate gear/clothing for the season.

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 sign up for only walks or hikes that are within your skill level and comfort. As always, have fun and be safe!

 
 
 

TYPE: Monthly walk | PACE: Fitness | TERRAIN: Sidewalks, hills | DISTANCE: 4.7 miles |

**Please note that FITNESS-pace walks move at a steady 3 MPH, which can be challenging for some walkers. This walk includes going uphill for the first half of the route. All participants are responsible for their own safety.**

Walk Description: Starting at the Neptune Mountaineering Cafe, we'll take an invigorating morning walk through South Boulder neighborhoods, going up to the top of Shanahan Ridge, over to Bear Mountain Drive and the Bear Canyon connector trail, through Bear Creek Park, and back along various streets. It's a beautiful route that gets the blood pumping, with almost 500 feet of elevation gain. This route IS stroller friendly, and everyone is welcome. Here is a link to the map for this route: https://caltopo.com/m/F1P3

Schedule, Transit and Planning: We will meet at 8:00 am inside the Neptune Mountainnering Cafe in the Table Mesa Shopping Center. The cafe opens at 7:30 am, so come early to get a warm drink. The shopping center is easily accessible by transit - take the SKIP bus down Broadway.

Walking Movement Leader: Darcy Kitching started volunteering with the Boulder Ramblers in 2015, and this was her original walk route. She is the author of "The Best Urban Hikes: Boulder." You can reach Darcy at (720)[masked] or [masked].

Notes:
~ We will begin walking at 8:05 so please arrive on time.
~ Be sure to bring plenty of water, snacks, sun protection and wear appropriate gear/clothing for the season.
~ Well-behaved and well-socialized dogs on 6' or shorter leashes are welcome.

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!