The Top 5 Gorges around Boulder

Gorges are incredibly beautiful places, and you’ve got 5 to choose from around Boulder. Just browse our list of the best gorges below and see photos, tips and extra info to help you visit one of these beautiful places on your next adventure around Boulder.

Lefthand Canyon (from Lee Hill Drive to Ward)

Rattlesnake Gulch Trail

Eldorado Canyon

Boulder Canyon Drive

Eldorado Canyon & Waterfall

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Lefthand Canyon (from Lee Hill Drive to Ward)
Road Cycling Highlight (Segment)
This section of the popular Lefthand Canyon is a long, but scenic climb with increasingly good views of the often-snowcapped Indian Peaks the closer you get to Ward. Ward is …
Tip by Jamie S.
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Rattlesnake Gulch Trail
Hiking Highlight
In the Eldorado Canyon, this path offers you absolutely superb views of the canyon, and other part of the state park.
Tip by Vincent Reboul
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Eldorado Canyon
Hiking Highlight
Eldorado Canyon State Park offers technical climbing, walks along wild rivers and panoramic views, in a beautiful canyon.
Tip by Vincent Reboul
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Boulder Canyon Drive
Road Cycling Highlight (Segment)
After transitioning from the bike path (if you choose to do the initial section of Boulder Canyon Drive on it) the road steadily steepens as you climb up toward Nederland. …
Tip by Jamie S.
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Eldorado Canyon & Waterfall
Running Highlight
There is a steep nontechnical ascent here near the falls. If you hit this trail heading southwest you will have generally steeper uphills and more rolling descents.
Tip by Zachary
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