Best of Boulder 10-Mile Hike

TYPE: Urban Hike | PACE: Fitness | DIFFICULTY: Moderate | TERRAIN: Sidewalks, multi-use paths, gravel trail | DISTANCE: Approx. 10 miles | ELEVATION GAIN: Approx. 600 feet

Description: Experience the best of Boulder on this heart-pumping, 10-mile Saturday morning adventure! First, we'll meet for breakfast at Boulder's best greasy-spoon diner, the Village Coffee Shop. Then, we'll hike through the Goss-Grove neighborhood and onto the Boulder Creek Path through Eben G. Fine Park and head UP onto the Boulder Canyon Path. We'll take a rest break at the Boulder Adventure Lodge on Fourmile Canyon Drive, then turn around and head back down the canyon to the Red Rocks Trail and over to Mapleton Avenue to complete our loop. Here is the link to a map for this hike: https://caltopo.com/m/8VR83

Schedule and Planning: We'll meet at the Village Coffee Shop on Folsom at 7:30 am for breakfast. We will plan to be there for about 30 minutes to eat, then will assemble out front for our hike at 8:00 am. If you do not want to join for breakfast, please meet us at the restaurant by 8:00 am. We will reach the A-Lodge by about 9:30 am for a break (restrooms and refreshments available) and be back to the Village by 1:00 pm. Please bike or take the bus to meet us, or park on the neighborhood streets to the west of the Village Coffee Shop. DO NOT park in the lot in front of the restaurant.

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:
~ PLEASE NOTE: This is a long, challenging urban hike that goes steadily up all the way to the A-Lodge. We will be maintaining a 3 MPH pace. Please only sign up for this walk if you are able to walk 10 miles at a steady, moderate pace.
~ No dogs, please.
~ 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 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!