City: Boulder, CO
Category: Parks & Recreation
City: Boulder, CO
Category: Parks & Recreation
City: Boulder, CO
Category: Parks & Recreation
64. Golden Gate Canyon State Park
City: Boulder, CO
Category: Parks & Recreation
Telephone: (303) 582-3707
Address: 10 miles south of Nederland on Highway 7
Description: This 14,000-acre state park offers many miles of hiking plus backpacking, fishing, and 155 camping sites at lower altitudes than the Indian Peaks Wilderness Area. It’s a lovely spot in the fall with the changing colors. Don’t forget your camera when you visit Panorama Point, which offers a view of 100 miles along the Continental Divide. (See admission fees in the preceding “Camping” section.)
65. Indian Peaks Wilderness
City: Boulder, CO
Category: Parks & Recreation
Description: There are numerous backpacking options in the Indian Peaks Wilderness. The Arapaho Pass Area begins at the Fourth of July trailhead (see above under “Hiking in the Mountains”) and offers many choices on both sides of the Continental Divide. The trail climbs 3 miles to the 11,900-foot pass and drops down on the other side to Caribou Lake, where it continues southwest over Caribou Pass to Columbine Lake. To reach Fourth of July trailhead, travel west from Nederland on Highway 72 to the town of Eldora. County Road 130 begins at the west end of town. The Fourth of July trailhead is 5 miles farther (take the right fork at the Hessie intersection).
66. Pawnee Pass (Indian Peaks)
City: Boulder, CO
Category: Parks & Recreation
Description: The climb to Pawnee Pass (12,541 feet) starts at Brainard Lake on the extremely popular Isabelle Lake trailhead, on the right side of Long Lake, but the crowds thin as the going gets rougher and higher. This 4.5-mile hike is quite steep for the last 2 miles. An interesting backpacking loop leads over the pass to Monarch Lake and returns to the east side of the Divide over Arapaho Pass—you’ll need two cars or a drop-off and pickup arrangement to complete this one.
67. Peaceful Valley Lodge And Guest Ranch
City: Boulder, CO
Category: Parks & Recreation
Telephone: (303) 747-2881
Description: Peaceful Valley offers nonguest pack trips, breakfast rides, and guided trail rides from mid-May through mid-October, based on availability. All-inclusive six-day packages run $1,375 to $1,875 for an adult, less for kids. A three-day package is $745 to $1,045.
68. Acquired Tastes Inc.
City: Boulder, CO
Category: Parks & Recreation
Telephone: (800) 888-8582
Description: This reputable Boulder guide service specializes in white-water excursions on the Arkansas River, with one-, two-, and three-day trips available from mid-May through August.
69. Fly Away Paragliding
City: Boulder, CO
Category: Parks & Recreation
Telephone: (303) 642-0849
Description: Owner Bill Lawrence, who has competed in two national championships, is a tandem-rated instructor and has been flying for a decade. He originally trained in Switzerland. He runs trips out-of-state but mostly works out of Boulder. His company specializes in pilot training and small classes.
70. The Boulder Road Runners
City: Boulder, CO
Category: Parks & Recreation
Description: Formed in 1979, this group offers organized runs and programs for runners of all ages and abilities. For serious runners there are training and running groups and speed workouts; for information, call president Rich Castro at (303) 49-6650.
71. Boulder Running Company
City: Boulder, CO
Category: Parks & Recreation
Telephone: (303) 786-9255
Address: 2775 Pearl Street (at 28th Street)
Description: This running store offers a great selection of running shoes, clothing, and other accessories. Talk to the staff about local runs
72. Boulder Reservoir
City: Boulder, CO
Category: Parks & Recreation
Telephone: (303) 441-3456 (boathouse)
Description: In the summer, sailboats and sailboards can be rented at Boulder Reservoir through the city of Boulder–operated boathouse. The city also offers instruction at the reservoir. Classes are offered in sailing as well as sailboarding.
City: Boulder, CO
Category: Parks & Recreation
74. Boulder Ski Deals,
City: Boulder, CO
Category: Parks & Recreation
Telephone: Boulder (303-938-8799)
Address: 2525 Arapahoe Avenue
75. Christy Sports,
City: Boulder, CO
Category: Parks & Recreation
Telephone: Boulder (303-442-2493)