OutsideJun 16, 2026
Adventure Everywhere in Boulder, Colorado
With the right perspective, and the right vehicle, you can find Adventure Everywhere
19 things in this story
- Eldorado Canyon State ParkNature reserveWorld-class rock climbing with over 500 routes
- South Boulder CreekSightSteep sandstone canyon rising from its banks
- FlatironsPlace of worshipThere are five large, numbered Flatirons ranging from north to south along the east slope of Green Mountain, and the…
- Chautauqua ParkParkMeadow providing access to 40 miles of singletrack
- Chautauqua TrailTrail1.5-mile out-and-back trail
- Gold Hill InnRestaurantGrab a cookie here
- Pearl Street MallNeighborhoodHeartbeat of downtown Boulder with shops and restaurants
- Boulder TheaterTheatreHistoric venue for live shows
- Switzerland TrailTrail14-mile trail popular with off-road enthusiasts
- Flagstaff MountainSightOffers hiking and climbing with city views
- Flagstaff TrailTrail2.1-mile trail to the summit
- Rocky Mountain National ParkNature reservePark with above-tree-line views at 12,183 feet
- Trail Ridge RoadTrail48-mile scenic drive through Rocky Mountain National Park
- Ute TrailTrailEight-mile trail through alpine terrain
- Boulder CreekSightRuns through town, offering access to small brown trout
- Boulder CanyonNeighborhoodOffers miles of fishable water upstream
- River and WoodsRestaurantLocally grown comfort food in a historic miner's cabin
- Gold HillNeighborhoodHistoric gold rush town at 8,300 feet
- Pearl StreetNeighborhood