🇺🇸 July 4th Morning Hike + Potluck Picnic at South Mesa Trailhead
Details
🗓️ Date & Time
Thursday, July 4, 2025
8:00 AM – approx. 12:30 PM
Hike begins by 8:15 AM
Picnic starts around 11:00 AM
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📍 Location
South Mesa Trailhead
4111 Eldorado Springs Dr, Boulder, CO
Meet near the picnic tables by the parking area
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📄 Details
Start your July 4th with fresh air, good company, and a peaceful morning in nature! We'll hike a scenic loop from the South Mesa Trailhead and enjoy a relaxed potluck picnic by the creek afterward.
We'll likely do a ~3–4 mile loop (Towhee, Mesa, or Big Bluestem depending on group energy). The hike is easy to moderate, with views, shade, and summer wildflowers. We’ll return around 10:45–11:00 AM to gather at the picnic area for food and hangout time. We're starting walking at 8:15 AM.
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🥗 Potluck Picnic Info
This will be a fully vegan potluck:
👉 Please bring dishes made without meat, dairy, eggs, or honey.
👉 Label your dish with ingredients or bring a copy of the recipe, so everyone can make informed choices.
👉 No need to be fancy—fruit, salads, snacks, and store-bought items are welcome!
Also bring:
A small cooler or ice packs if your food needs to stay cold
I’ll have a shared cooler available if needed
A chair, towel, or blanket if you want to sit by the creek
Join us for just the hike, just the picnic, or both!
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🐕 Dogs
Well-behaved dogs are welcome.
This is an off-leash area for those with a Boulder Voice and Sight tag—otherwise, dogs must be leashed.
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🚗 Parking Info
The lot fills early on holidays—please aim to arrive by 7:45 AM.
$5 parking fee for vehicles not registered in Boulder County.
Free with a valid City of Boulder Open Space & Mountain Parks pass.
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💬 In the Comments
Please let us know:
If you’re coming for the hike, the picnic, or both
What dish/snack/drink you’re planning to bring
Let’s start the 4th in community, nature, and good food! 🌄🥗🇺🇸
🇺🇸 July 4th Morning Hike + Potluck Picnic at South Mesa Trailhead