Looking for the best hikes near Boulder, Colorado? Boulder is just just 30 miles northwest of Denver, Colorado. Nestled right up against the foothills, it has many hiking trails that begin right in town. Hiking near Boulder can take you along Boulder Creek, into the beautiful flatirons, or deep into the Indian Peaks Wilderness Area. It’s Colorado hiking at its best! Come back to explore the new Colorado hike profiles we add to our archives. When you click on each of the trails featured in this set you’ll get driving directions, links to maps, and great tips for making the most of your outdoor adventure in Boulder.

Chautauqua Loop Trail in Boulder
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Chautauqua Park Hikes in Boulder
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Mallory Cave Hike in Boulder
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10 Best Hikes Near Boulder Colorado
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Mesa Trail to Bear Canyon Creek
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South Boulder Peak
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Bear Peak Near Boulder
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Jasper Lake Hike in Indian Peaks
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Long Lake Loop in Indian Peaks
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Devils Thumb Lake
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Lost Lake Hike Near Nederland
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Shanahan Ridge Hike Near Boulder
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St. Vrain Mountain Hike
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Bear Canyon Loop Hike at NCAR
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Heil Valley Ranch Ponderosa Loop Hike
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Gregory Canyon Hike to Realization Point
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Hall Ranch Hike Near Lyons, Colorado
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Diamond Lake Hike
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Diamond Lake Falls Hike
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Eldorado Cascades at Walker Ranch
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Hiking Green Mountain Near Boulder
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Horseshoe Trail at Golden Gate Canyon Park
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Blue Grouse Trail at Golden Gate Canyon Park
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Enchanted Mesa Trail Near Boulder, Colorado
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Royal Arch Trail
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First and Second Flatirons Hike in Boulder
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Red Rocks Trail at Settlers Park in Boulder
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Mt. Sanitas Hike Near Boulder
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Forsythe Canyon to Waterfall and Gross Reservoir
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Rattlesnake Gulch Trail at Eldorado State Park
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Flatirons Vista Loop Trail
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Canyon Loop Trail – Betasso Preserve, Boulder
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Boulder Falls
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Eldorado Canyon State Park Hikes
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Map of Hikes Near Boulder, Colorado
Aaron Johnson has been hiking in Colorado for over 20 years. The owner and editor of Dayhikes Near Denver, Aaron writes every trail profile as a local guide who has hiked hundreds of miles of trails along the Front Range and deep in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado.