{"id":97172142,"date":"2015-07-16T16:45:48","date_gmt":"2015-07-16T16:45:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/?p=97172142"},"modified":"2015-12-21T09:45:03","modified_gmt":"2015-12-21T09:45:03","slug":"exercising-on-vacation-has-never-been-this-much-fun-your-guide-to-boulders-best-hikes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/exercising-on-vacation-has-never-been-this-much-fun-your-guide-to-boulders-best-hikes\/","title":{"rendered":"Exercising on Vacation Has Never Been This Much Fun: Your Guide to Boulder’s Best Hikes"},"content":{"rendered":"

Have you been to Boulder, Colorado yet? If so, you understand how beautiful this place actually is. If not, you\u2019ve got some exploring to do, and what\u2019s a better way to explore\u00a0than going for a hike? While Boulder has a ton to offer (great shopping, food, music, etc.), its true beauty is best experienced by connecting with nature. Known for being at a high elevation, Boulder\u2019s hikes provide the most awesome views you\u2019ve seen.<\/p>\n

Not a fitness guru? No worries \u2014 from trails less than 1 mile long, to parks with trails up to 16 miles long, we’re sure you’ll find one that’s right for you. We know it can be tough to find the motivation to work out while on vacation, but we promise, this will be worth it. Skip the hotel gym and head to the great outdoors on these trails!<\/p>\n

1.) Marshall Mesa<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Nelson Sirlin\/Shutterstock<\/p><\/div>\n

If you\u2019re not up for hiking up a huge mountain, this is exactly what you\u2019re looking for. Totaling around 3 miles, it should only take you \u00bd hour-an hour. Since it\u2019s quick and easy, it\u2019s perfect for any time of day. It\u2019s also great for any season \u2013 cold, mild, or hot \u2013 whichever you prefer!<\/p>\n

This trail is also perfect for runners, dog-walkers, and even horses! Soaking in the views on horseback is definitely something to remember, so don\u2019t forget your camera!<\/p>\n

2.) Boulder Reservoir Loop<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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James BO Insogna\/Shutterstock<\/p><\/div>\n

Looking for a longer, but similar trail? Also a relatively flat terrain, this is more of a long walk. Totaling around 5.25 miles, you\u2019ll get a great workout in. Depending on your speed, it should take 1-2 hours to complete the full loop. And not to mention the views! Although you\u2019re not at the top of a mountain by the end of your hike, the views of the mountains from the reservoir are breathtaking.<\/p>\n

This area is also very popular in the warmer seasons for dog walkers, runners, and water sport fanatics \u2013 don\u2019t forget your sunscreen (there\u2019s not much tree cover here). If you\u2019re looking for a more quiet, cool time of the year, we\u2019d recommend going in the late fall (the foliage is to die for!).<\/p>\n

3.) Rocky Mountain National Park<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Nataliya Hora\/Shutterstock<\/p><\/div>\n

If you want to venture a bit further during your visit, Rocky Mountain National Park is only about an hour drive from Boulder. With more than 80 trails, you can choose the difficulty and length of your hike \u2013 take a look at the trail map before you go to see which is the best fit!<\/p>\n

Want to have a view like the one pictured above? Take the Bear Lake Loop. However, know that it\u2019s under 1 mile long, so continue onto another trail afterward to make the most of your visit to the park.\u00a0Also<\/em>, since this is<\/em> a national park, we\u2019d highly recommend going for an early morning hike, in order to avoid the crowds.\u00a0You can hike for as long as you want \u2014 go for an hour or two, or make a whole day out of your visit to the park.<\/p>\n

4.)\u00a0Eldorado Canyon State Park<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Ann Cantelow\/Shutterstock<\/p><\/div>\n

A popular rock climbing destination, Eldorado Canyon State Park also offers great hiking trails. Since it is a state park, you\u2019ll have to pay a vehicle entrance fee (they also offer annual passes). If you\u2019re taking the Eldorado Canyon Trail, be sure to bring some water \u2013 it\u2019s 7 miles long. Depending on your speed, it should take anywhere from 2-4 hours to complete.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s great for all seasons, allowing for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing in the winter. This park can also attract large crowds in the warmer months, so be sure to get there bright and early!<\/p>\n

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Galyna Andrushko\/Shutterstock<\/p><\/div>\n

Even if hiking isn’t your thing, it’s definitely<\/em> worth a try while you’re visiting Boulder<\/a>. What’s not to love about nature? Schedule that hotel wake up call and get ready for some fun! Make the most of your trip \u2013 we know you won’t regret it. Now that you have the insider scoop on Boulder’s best trails, it’s time to get out there!<\/p>\n

Where’s your favorite place to go hiking? Tell us in the comments section below!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Have you been to Boulder, Colorado yet? If so, you understand how beautiful this place actually is. If not, you\u2019ve got some exploring to do, and what\u2019s a better way to explore\u00a0than going for a hike? While Boulder has a ton to offer (great shopping, food, music, etc.), its true beauty is best experienced by […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":97172143,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[71,66,56],"tags":[195,674,659,675,480,677,665,676],"class_list":["post-97172142","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-adventure-travel","category-interests","category-travel-tips","tag-adventure-travel","tag-boulder","tag-cheapoair-owards","tag-co","tag-colorado","tag-hike","tag-hiking","tag-wbu"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/97172142","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/14"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=97172142"}],"version-history":[{"count":14,"href":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/97172142\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":97173801,"href":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/97172142\/revisions\/97173801"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/97172143"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=97172142"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=97172142"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cheapoair.com\/miles-away\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=97172142"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}