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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Lovin' on Boulder Heart-Shaped Loop
End of King Avenue, 22nd and King Avenue, Boulder, CO, USTYPE: Hike | PACE: Fitness | TERRAIN: Sidewalks, trail, hills | DIFFICULTY: Moderate | DISTANCE: Approx. 4 miles |
Walk Description: Fall is the ideal time for this high-intensity urban hike, which showcases some of the prettiest areas of the city. We'll hike UP through the west side of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) campus, to the Kohler Mesa Trail and onto Enchanted Mesa, down through the McClintock Trail and onto Four Pines for a great view of the city. We'll have a fun adventure and get some great exercise. Here is a link to the map for this hike (which is also chapter 2 in "The Best Urban Hikes: Boulder"): https://caltopo.com/m/RSV0
Schedule and Planning: We'll start and end at 22nd St. and King Ave., where King dead ends at a wrought-iron gate to the NIST campus. Plenty of parking on King, or take the SKIP and get off near 27th Way, then walk to meet us. Please be on time - we'll start walking by 9:05 am.
Walking Movement Leader: Darcy 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) 805-8293 or besturbanhikesboulder@gmail.com.
Trip Notes:
~ No dogs on this one, please (they are not allowed on the Lower McClintock Trail).
~ 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 hike, 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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