What would a trip to Colorado be without treading the trodden trails that are so readily accessible? We are always impressed by the extensive parks and recreation system that has been developed and maintained in the urban areas around Boulder. Open Space is typically only a few steps outside one's neighborhood. Add to that the nearby Flat Irons, the Indian Peaks, Rocky Mountain National Park, etc, etc .... so many places to walk, hike, bike, climb ... while enjoying the beauty of Nature. We had gorgeous weather during our entire stay, allowing for plenty of opportunities to get outdoors.
Friday, November 27
Coal Creek Corridor Open Space
We had access to this trail directly from our airbnb neighborhood. We walked on this trail several times. It was a great place for me (especially) to walk as I continued to recover from hip replacement.
Green Mountain (8,150')
After Noah finished up his workday, he and Rouse hit the trail. This hike begins at Gregory Canyon and ascends roughly 3.2 miles to the top. Take Gregory Canyon Trail to the Ranger Trail to witness remnants of the powerful floods that hit Boulder in 2013.
Saturday, November 28
Arapaho Glacier Trail
Starting at Rainbow Lakes Trailhead, this trail enters the Indian Peaks Wilderness. Climbing through the woods for about 2 miles, the trail exits onto the open tundra with a beautiful view into the City of Boulder watershed.
Sunday, December 6
Chasm Lake, Long's Peak Trailhead, RMNP
A challenging hike that ends with stunning views from an alpine glacial tarn - the vocabulary word of the day! From Wikipedia, a tarn is a "proglacial mountain lake, pond, or pool formed in a cirque excavated by a glacier. A moraine may form a natural dam below a tarn."
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