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!
Walk On!
Boulder Ramblers Team
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Boulder Walk 180: Western Half of the Slow MarathonAmante Coffee (Uptown Broadway), Boulder, CO
TYPE: Urban Hike | PACE: Fitness | TERRAIN: Sidewalks, Multi-Use Paths, Dirt Trails | DISTANCE: Approx 12.4 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 22), or just complete the Walk 360 in two halves, starting with this 12-mile, 180-degree adventure. The western half of the Boulder Walk 360 Slow Marathon links the North Boulder Art District 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 8:00 am in front of Amante Coffee Uptown. The cafe opens at 7 am, so arrive early to use the restroom and/or buy a coffee or tea. This urban hike is 12.4 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 Darcy Kitching and other experienced Ramblers. Darcy is an avid long-distance walker 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 8:05, 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!
- SoBo Coffee & Cardio Neighborhood WalkNeptune Mountaineering, Boulder, CO
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 outside the Neptune Mountainering Cafe in the Table Mesa Shopping Center. The cafe opens at 7:00 am, so you can run in to get a warm drink or use the restroom before we walk, if you like. 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) 805-8293 or besturbanhikesboulder@gmail.com.
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!
- Mesa Trail TraverseSouth Mesa Trailhead, Boulder, CO
TYPE: Hike | PACE: Conversational | TERRAIN: Dirt trail, hills, rocks | DISTANCE: Approx. 6.5 miles one way | DIFFICULTY: Moderate | ELEVATION GAIN: About 1,100 feet
Description: Spend a satisfying morning hiking the full length of the Mesa Trail! Come connect with nature, with others and with yourself in a truly restorative environment, walking at a comfortable pace for conversation. This 6.5-mile (one way) hike from the South Mesa Trailhead north to Chautauqua Park is a delightful spring adventure, with great views galore. This is a great training hike for the Walk 360 Slow Marathon - especially if you walk both ways!
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.
Schedule & Planning: We will gather at South Mesa Trailhead at 9 am and leave no later than 9:15 am. Comment below to arrange a ride to South Mesa from Chautauqua in the morning, or to offer a ride back at the end.
Trip Notes:
~ Be sure to bring plenty of water, snacks, sun protection and wear appropriate gear/clothing for the season.
~ NO dogs, please.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!
