About us
Boulder Ramblers was founded in 2015 by Colorado-based Walk2Connect (now a program of America Walks) in partnership with the City of Boulder. For six years, we operated as the Boulder chapter of Walk2Connect, offering community walking, hiking, and rambling events 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 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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Boulder Ramblers Team
Upcoming events
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Ramblers at the Bolder Boulder
Location not specified yetGreetings fellow Ramblers! It's that time of year again for the most fun event of the year in Boulder: the Bolder Boulder 10K!
This post is for information only - this is not a separate Boulder Ramblers event - but feel free to use the comments section to leave messages for each other. And do post your photos to share after the event.
There are many of us who participate in the Bolder Boulder, so let's try to "meetup" together in the stadium (Folsom Field) after the race.- In the stadium, meet in section number 107. See the image in the photos section - X marks the spot.
- When you cross the finish line, you will follow the crowd up to the field house.
- Walk through the field house, grab your drinks and goody bag and look for some open doors to your left - not straight ahead, but to your left. Go out those doors and you will be at the top of section 107.
- Go down the stairs and look to your left. We will try to assemble about 10-15 rows from the top.
Hope to see you there!
5 attendees
Boulder Walk 180: Eastern Half of the Slow Marathon
Neptune Café & Bar, 633 S Broadway, Boulder, CO, USTYPE: Urban Hike | PACE: Fitness | TERRAIN: Sidewalks, Multi-Use Paths, Dirt Trails | DISTANCE: Approx 13 miles |
Walk Description: This year, we're starting the Walk 360 in South Boulder, so we'll do the same with the half-marathon segments. Our first 180-degree adventure traverses the eastern half of the Boulder Walk 360 Slow Marathon. This urban hike links the Table Mesa Shopping Center with the South Boulder Creek Trail via CU South. We'll stop at East Boulder Recreation Center for a break, then head north to Valmont Bike Park, and finish in the Holiday neighborhood. We'll take breaks along the way and have lunch together at the end. See this link for a map of the route: https://caltopo.com/m/MFBJ
Schedule and Planning: We will meet at 8:30 am in front of Neptune Mountaineering Cafe in the Table Mesa Shopping Center. The cafe opens at 8:00 am, so arrive early to use the restroom and/or buy a coffee, tea or breakfast item. This urban hike is 13 miles, so it should take us about 5 hours to complete (with breaks). Both the start and end points are easily accessible by bus: take the SKIP bus along Broadway. Please arrange carpools and ride shares as needed.
Walking Movement Leaders: This event will be led by experienced Ramblers, including Darcy, who created the Walk 360 in 2017. 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 NOT allowed on this hike.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!
35 attendees
Boulder Walk 180: Western Half of the Slow Marathon
Holiday Park, 15th St and Holiday Drive, Boulder, CO, USTYPE: Urban Hike | PACE: Fitness | TERRAIN: Sidewalks, Multi-Use Paths, Dirt Trails | DISTANCE: Approx 13 miles |
Walk Description: Get set for Walk and Bike Month and our big Walk 360 Slow Marathon! Join us to train for the big day (June 27), or just complete the Walk 360 in two halves, with this 13-mile, 180-degree adventure following the eastern half on May 30. The western half of the Boulder Walk 360 Slow Marathon links the Holiday neighborhood with Wonderland Lake, North Boulder Park, Mapleton Hill, Chautuaqua Park, Shanahan Ridge, and the Table Mesa Shopping Center. We'll take breaks along the way and have lunch together at the end. See this link for a map of the route: https://caltopo.com/m/HV0K
Schedule and Planning: We will meet at 7:30 am at Holiday Park, on the corner of 14th and Yaupon Avenue in North Boulder. Stop by Spruce Confections just down the street, at Broadway and Yellow Pine Avenue, to pick up a breakfast treat and use the restroom beforehand, if desired. The cafe opens at 7 am. This urban hike is 13 miles, so it should take us about 5 hours to complete (with breaks). Both the start and end points of this hike are easily accessible by bus - take the SKIP bus along Broadway. Please arrange carpools or ride shares as needed.
Walking Movement Leaders: This event will be led by experienced Ramblers, including Darcy, who created the Walk 360 in 2017. 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 7:35, 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 NOT allowed on this hike.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!
36 attendees
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