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Difficulty
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Easy
Elevation
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108 m
Distance
This reflects the return distance of this route as measured by the GPS file.
7.4 km
Duration
This reflects the estimated time the majority of users will take on this trail. If you are slower, add time to the top-end figure. If you are fast, then you may complete this route faster than this time range.
1.5-2.5h
User Ratings
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Easy (Circle)
Suitable for beginners, families, young children, and those looking for a casual adventure.
Physical DIFF
Easy (Circle)
Suitable for beginners, families, young children, and those looking for a casual adventure.
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Directions to Trailhead

Boulder Creek Path

Panorama from Boulder Creek trail hike near Boulder, Colorado
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Taking a hike along Boulder Creek Trail is a perfect family-friendly hike through Boulder Canyon along Boulder Creek. With a paved trail at the start changing to a wide gravel trail, it is perfect for a hike with the family or a down day from the other bigger climbs in the Boulder area!

Route Description for Boulder Creek Path

Boulder Creek Path runs straight through Eben G. Fine Park. This city park is a convenient start to this easy, family-friendly hike just outside Boulder.

Take the Boulder Creek Path west towards Boulder Canyon. This section of the path is paved as it follows along the creek and eventually turns up Boulder Canyon. After running parallel with Boulder Canyon Dr., the path dips under the road and the paved path gives way to a wide gravel path which is also the start to the Boulder Canyon Trail. The trail also separates away from the road, giving you some distance from the noisy canyon traffic.

Once hiking along the Boulder Creek Path, you are hiking along Boulder Creek and are right next to large rock faces, which make up the canyon walls. The path takes you across a bridge and back under Boulder Canyon Drive as you continue the easy hike up the canyon. The trail ends at Fourmile Canyon.

To return, hike back the way you came.

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Insider Hints for Boulder Creek Path

  • RTD bus service is available at the end of the trail at Fourmile Canyon.
  • This trail is easy and family friendly, and can also be biked.
  • Keep an eye out for rock climbers on the many tall canyon walls.

Getting to the Boulder Creek Path Trailhead

Take Arapahoe Ave. to Eben G. Fine Park. Free parking is available at Eben G. Fine.

Route Information

  • When to do:

    Year round

  • Backcountry Campsites:

    No

  • Toilets:

    Yes, primitive pit toilet

  • Family friendly:

    Yes

  • Route Signage:

    Average

  • Crowd Levels:

    Moderate

  • Route Type:

    Out and back

Boulder Creek Path Elevation Graph

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