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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Boulder Ramblers Team
Upcoming events
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Mesa Trail Traverse
South Mesa Trailhead, 3633 Eldorado Springs Dr, Boulder, CO, USTYPE: 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 8 am and leave no later than 8:15 am. Please arrange to carpool or be dropped off, as parking at the trailhead is limited and the trail shuttles don't begin service until Memorial Day. **Darcy will make two shuttle trips from the Eldorado Canyon Park and Ride at the corner of Hwy 93 and Marshall Rd (opposite the gas station at Eldorado Springs Dr.) starting at 7:30 am. Park there and text Darcy at the number above to get a ride to the trailhead. She can take 4 riders at a time and will be using a Colorado CarShare Toyota Rav4. You can also use the comment function below to arrange shared rides. If there is interest among participants, Darcy will arrange a reservation for lunch at the Chautauqua Dining Hall.
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!
25 attendees
Boulder Walk 180: Eastern Half of the Slow Marathon
Neptune Café & Bar, 633 S Broadway, Boulder, CO, USTYPE: Urban Hike | PACE: Fitness | TERRAIN: Sidewalks, Multi-Use Paths, Dirt Trails | DISTANCE: Approx 13 miles |
Walk Description: This year, we're starting the Walk 360 in South Boulder, so we'll do the same with the half-marathon segments. Our first 180-degree adventure traverses the eastern half of the Boulder Walk 360 Slow Marathon. This urban hike links the Table Mesa Shopping Center with the South Boulder Creek Trail via CU South. We'll stop at East Boulder Recreation Center for a break, then head north to Valmont Bike Park, and finish in the Holiday neighborhood. 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/MFBJ
Schedule and Planning: We will meet at 8:30 am in front of Neptune Mountaineering Cafe in the Table Mesa Shopping Center. The cafe opens at 8:00 am, so arrive early to use the restroom and/or buy a coffee, tea or breakfast item. This urban hike is 13 miles, so it should take us about 5 hours to complete (with breaks). Both the start and end points are easily accessible by bus: take the SKIP bus along Broadway. Please arrange carpools and ride shares as needed.
Walking Movement Leaders: This event will be led by experienced Ramblers, including Darcy, 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 8:35, 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!
29 attendees
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