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!
Walk On!
Boulder Ramblers Team
Upcoming events
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Full Pink Moonrise/Sunset Walk
Davidson Mesa Trailhead, S 80th St, Boulder, CO, USTYPE: Walk | PACE: Gentle/Conversational | TERRAIN: Dirt/Gravel Trails | DISTANCE: 3.3 miles |
Walk Description: The first full moon of spring rises on the evening of Wednesday, April 1, just as the sun sets behind the mountains. Let's reverse our typical pattern and do an after-work wander to watch the full "Pink Moon" rise as the sun goes down. We'll hike the 3.3-mile loop around Davidson Mesa and maybe add the loop around Harper Lake if the group wants to stay out in the moonlight.
Schedule and Planning: We will meet at 7:00 pm in the parking lot at Davidson Mesa, on the west side of McCaslin Blvd. The hike will take about an hour, but we'll stop to take in the views along the way. Sunset and moonrise will happen simultaneously around 7:25 pm. Parking is also availablbe in the Harper Lake lot on the east side of McCaslin Blvd. You can park there and take the underpass to our meeting place.
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.
Trip Notes:
~ We will begin walking at 7:05 pm, so please arrive on time.
~ 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!
22 attendees
Open Sky Loop Hike
Lagerman Agricultural Preserve, 6722 Pike Road, Longmont, co, USTYPE: Hike | PACE: Fitness (3 MPH) | TERRAIN: Dirt trail | DISTANCE: Approx. 5 miles |
Walk Description: Explore the Open Sky Loop at Lagerman Reservoir, just north of Niwot, on this fitness-paced Saturday morning walk. The 4.9-mile Open Sky Loop trail is part of the Boulder County Open Space recreational trail system at Lagerman Agricultural Area, boasting beautiful views and a nice, flat trail. There is little shade, so be sure to bring sun protection. See this Boulder County trail map for more information about the trail and its amenities: https://assets.bouldercounty.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/lagerman-ag-preserve-map.pdf
Schedule, Planning and Transit: We'll meet in the parking area on the north side of Lagerman Reservoir - 12900 Pike Rd., Longmont - at 9:00 am and will begin walking by 9:05 am. If you would like to carpool with others, the Niwot RTD Park and Ride would be a good place to meet to share rides.
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) 805-8293 or besturbanhikesboulder@gmail.com.
Notes:
~ We will begin walking at 9:05 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!
21 attendees
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