Boulder End-to-End Choose Your Own Adventure Ramble

TYPE: Special Event | PACE: Conversational | TERRAIN: Dirt trail, possible snow, sidewalks, multi-use paths | DISTANCE: Approx. 15 miles total end-to-end, with options for shorter walks

Walk Description:

• This 15-mile event for Boulder's Winter Walk and Bike Week takes urban hikers from Gunbarrel to South Boulder along dirt trails, multi-use paths, and sidewalks, through natural areas and neighborhoods, with scenic viewpoints and plenty of rest stops along the way. Choose your own adventure and start at any of four points.
• The day begins at 9:00 am at Human Kind Coffee in Gunbarrel and ends at about 5:00 pm at Illegal Pete's in South Boulder. Walk from one end of Boulder to the other on this wonderful winter ramble in great company!
• All directions and timings are listed in the route map here: https://caltopo.com/m/RU15.

Schedule and Planning: Please choose the walk length that is right for you. Please carpool, take transit or rideshare (Lyft/Uber) to get to your chosen starting point, and be sure to arrange your own ride back to where you started or your final destination.

Start at any of the following points, at the listed times:

• Starting Point 1, Mile 0, 9 a.m.: Begin at Human Kind Coffee, 6558 Lookout Road, Boulder 80301. Get here via the 205 bus, or carpool.
• Starting Point 2, Mile 3, 10:00 a.m.: Meet the group at Celestial Seasonings, 4600 Sleepytime Drive, Boulder 80301, just outside of the tea-tasting room. We will take a quick break here to use the restroom and warm up with tea, and resume walking at 10:15 am.
• Starting Point 3, Mile 7, 12:00 p.m.: Meet the group at Zeal, 3101 Pearl Parkway, where we will take a 45-minute lunch break and resume walking no later than 1:00 pm. Please be prepared to efficiently pay for your meal - we recommend bringing cash.
• Starting Point 4, Mile 10.5, 2:30 p.m.: Meet the group at the Dushanbe Teahouse, 1770 13th Street, Boulder 80302. We will take a quick rest break and enjoy a cup of tea here, resuming walking no later than 2:45 pm.
• End Point, Mile 15, 5:00 p.m.: We'll celebrate with a group dinner at Illegal Pete's, 657 S. Broadway in the Table Mesa Shopping Center!

Go to https://rtd-denver.com/app/plan to search the RTD Trip Planner for ways to take transit to or from your chosen starting and ending points on February 14. Modify the start/end points and arrival time in the Trip Planner to discover the best way to meet us at each point.

Be sure to RSVP and leave a comment with which starting point you're choosing. We'll have a list of people to meet at each point. Please text Darcy at (720) 805-8293 to connect with the group along the way and double-check our ETA. If you have any questions, please email besturbanhikesboulder@gmail.com or use the Meetup chat function.

Walk Leaders: Jane hosts monthly "Joy of Walking" and gentle adventures with older adults as part of the City of Boulder's Boulder Walks program. Darcy started volunteering with the Boulder Ramblers in 2015. She is the author of "The Best Urban Hikes: Boulder," available online.

Trip Notes:
~ No dogs, please.
~ Be sure to choose the starting point and walk length that is right for you, and tell us where you'll start.
~ Dress comfortably in layers, with warm boots or shoes, hat, gloves, sunglasses and anything else you need to stay warm and comfortable.
Review our classic Walk2Connect Winter Walking Tips graphic here.

Cancellation Policy: This event will take place regardless of the weather, unless there is a major snowstorm or other dangerous weather. Check Meetup or text the walk leader for the most up-to-date conditions.

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!