OSMP Staff Share Summer Trail Recommendations

Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks' “Staff Picks” series brings you recommendations from the people who know the system best. Our list focuses on hikes where community members can find the shade, beat the heat, take out-of-town guests and enjoy our community's shared open space!

Looking for a different trail? Be sure to visit our trails and trailheads webpage! Don't forget to be prepared recreate responsibly this summer!

Favorite Shady Hikes

• McClintock and Enchanted Mesa
• Skunk Canyon
• Boy Scout Trail
  

Most Likely to Get the Heart Rate up

• Gregory Canyon to Green Mountain West Ridge
• Ranger to Green Mountain West Ridge
• Amphitheater

• Bear Peak West Ridge

Hikes to Take Out-of-Town Guests

• Anemone Loop Trail
• Goshawk
• Wood’s Quarry
• Degge/Hidden Valley Loop
• NCAR – Bear Canyon

Accessible Hikes

• Sawhill Ponds
• Wonderland Lake Trail
• South Boulder Creek
• Ute
• Sensory

Hikes for Dogs and Guardians

• Joder Ranch
• Eldorado Canyon Trail
• Green Mountain West Ridge
• Dry Creek
• Kohler Mesa

Fun on a Bike

• Doudy Draw
• Spring Brook (North) (South)
• East Boulder Teller Farm
• Community Ditch

Fun for Kids

• South Boulder Creek
• Enchanted Mesa
• South Boulder Creek West