Easy hikes and walks in Boulder County
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Exploring Boulder County on foot is a delightful way to connect with nature. To help you make the most of your adventures, we’ve compiled the top easy hikes and walks in Boulder County. Perfect for short hikes, kid-friendly excursions, and family-friendly outings, these routes offer something for everyone.
Last updated: October 22, 2025
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1. Green Mountain West Ridge Trail — Boulder Open Space & Mountain Parks
6.83km
01:56
150m
150m
Pine-scented trail through meadows and forest to 360-degree views of Boulder's peaks and fourteeners.
Easy
4.8
(6)
153
hikers
2. Mallory Cave Trail — Boulder Open Space & Mountain Parks
5.52km
01:50
250m
250m
Rocky scramble to a bat cave with panoramic Flatirons views from Dinosaur Mountain.
Easy
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3. Anne U White Trail — Boulder Open Space & Mountain Parks
5.09km
01:29
140m
140m
Peaceful canyon hike with creek crossings and stepping stones leading to a hidden waterfall.
Easy
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95
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4. McIntosh Lake loop — Longmont, Colorado
6.00km
01:31
10m
10m
Peaceful lakeside loop with prairie dogs, bald eagles, and stunning Longs Peak views.
Easy
5.0
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87
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5. Canyon Loop — Betasso Preserve
5.27km
01:30
130m
130m
Flowing singletrack through pine forests, canyons, and meadows with Boulder views from the foothills.
Easy
5.0
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77
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Historic railroad trail through aspen groves connecting pioneer homesteads and restored silver mine ruins.
Easy
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7. Eagle Wind Trail loop — Ron Stewart Preserve at Rabbit Mountain
6.45km
01:48
120m
120m
Prairie trail where Great Plains meet Rocky Mountains, with golden eagles soaring overhead.
Easy
5.0
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8. Ceran Saint Vrain Trail — Jamestown — Roosevelt National Forest
6.03km
01:38
80m
80m
Creek-side forest trail through lodgepole pines with swimming spots and wildflower meadows.
Easy
3.8
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54
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9. Little Thompson Overlook Trail — Ron Stewart Preserve at Rabbit Mountain
4.78km
01:24
140m
140m
Grassland trail along a hogback ridge with sweeping views where the Great Plains meet the Rockies.
Easy
33
hikers
10. Tungsten Loop via Kinnickinnic Loop — Mud Lake Open Space
3.47km
00:58
60m
60m
Peaceful forest loop past Mud Lake where moose roam close to the trail.
Easy
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