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This breathtakingly beautiful run is situated along Four Mile Creek. Although there are no views of the surrounding area, the towering canyon walls provide not only a cool and refreshing place to run,
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Boulder,
CO
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Trail Running
- 3.3 miles
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An exceptional trail that winds through ponderosa pine forest, meadows, streams and provides many scenic views of the canyons below. Very popular with bikers, so run this trail on Saturdays and Wednes
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Boulder,
CO
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Trail Running
- 3.4 miles
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This is a pleasant run for mornings and late afternoons due to the lack of tree coverage, and be aware of the high amount of dog traffic and its byproducts. However, this trail also provides nice view
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Boulder,
CO
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Trail Running
- 8.1 miles
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A pleasant and easy run with fine views of the Flatirons. Although the last mile leading east away from the mountains is a bit dull in the colder months, in the Spring the wildflowers are abundant. Gr
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Boulder,
CO
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Trail Running
- 6.2 miles
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This trail run is an excellent opportunity to explore the beautiful wetlands areas around the Mesa Reservoir, which provide a lush habitat for an array of water and grassland birds. Grade: Exceptional
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Boulder,
CO
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Trail Running
- 5.6 miles
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This run provides the occasional view of hot air balloons being launched at nearby Base Line Reservoir. Which is always a neat experience. However, the descent on Skunk Canyon Trail has some high step
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Boulder,
CO
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Trail Running
- 3.6 miles
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This route provides an ideal introduction to trail running due to its ease and its relatively short distance. This is the perfect run for a beautiful Boulder morning due to its lack of tree cover. And
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Boulder,
CO
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Trail Running
- 4.6 miles
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This route actually has the less glamorous name of Forest Road 120, so it is given the more scenic ?Glacier Lake? name, based on the lake hidden to the north of its western terminus. Since this is not
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Boulder,
CO
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Trail Running
- 10.8 miles
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It does not get any better than the first half of this route, which is on the Nighthawk Trail - really one of the finest runs in the Colorado Front Range, especially near its western end where spectac
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Boulder,
CO
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Trail Running
- 9.5 miles
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One of the finest trail runs near Boulder; due to the fact that it has been open to the public for fewer years than other trails, its running surface is in superb shape and is less eroded. Its distanc
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Boulder,
CO
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Trail Running
- 7.7 miles
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This is a short, hard workout worthy of multiple laps. It is best done in the morning and in non-inclement weather as it is in a wide open area. There are some great peak views towards the northern en
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Boulder,
CO
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Trail Running
- 2.8 miles
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This fine route just south of Boulder, popular with many local trail runners, is perhaps the best run in the Boulder area. Though there are a number of trail junctions, the route becomes obvious after
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Boulder,
CO
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Trail Running
- 6.5 miles
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An, easy and convenient workout located not too far from Boulder. You can use this as a quick run or a warm-up and continue down the road to address the more robust Walker Ranch Loop. Grade: Moderate,
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Boulder,
CO
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Trail Running
- 5.2 miles
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This is a fiendish trail, despite the number of people who actually run laps on it. It is not only a great workout, but the views it offers of the Indian Peaks Wilderness to the west and the city of B
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Boulder,
CO
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Trail Running
- 3.2 miles
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The trail provides another excellent introduction to the sport. Although the trail can be rocky, it still is a pleasant area for a run. The views along the front range are absolutely superb, so be sur
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Boulder,
CO
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Trail Running
- 3.8 miles
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Despite the steepness of the ascent, there are great views east and west along the park from several points near the top of the trail. Once the run is finished, be sure to wander back to the Bastille
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Boulder,
CO
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Trail Running
- 4.7 miles
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An extremely popular trail, which has caused some erosion to occur. However, this trail is the perfect choice for a hot day due to its higher elevation and the fact that it is shaded by pine trees for
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Boulder,
CO
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Trail Running
- 12 miles
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Due to the lack of tree cover on this route, it is not ideal for a hot day. Also, the wet areas near several fields and ponds along the route are mosquito breeding grounds, so be careful. However, thi
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Boulder,
CO
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Trail Running
- 12 miles
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This route offers excellent views, particularly along the ridgeline near the end of the run. The trail also parallels beautiful South Boulder Creek for a short stretch beginning at about mile 1.0. It
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Boulder,
CO
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Trail Running
- 7.5 miles
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