Boulder Trails
Boulder Creek Path | Photo by TrailLink user ajw
Trails To Explore Near Boulder
Elmer’s Two Mile Creek Greenway | Glenwood Grove North Iris
This paved and mostly flat path runs for nearly a mile traveling through open spaces, parks, neighborhoods and commercial areas. This trail connects to the Goose Creek Greenway, an east-west route across the city.
Wonderland Creek Greenway | Noble Park
This paved multiuse trail runs for 3 miles along Wonderland Creek and through neighborhoods in northeast Boulder. Spur trails provide connections with the surrounding neighborhoods and recreational spaces.
Goose Creek Greenway | Boulder Junction
This 2.7-mile-long greenway runs east-west through Boulder. The trail passes busy areas like Villa Shopping Center and connects to parks like the Valmont Bike Park.
Boulder Creek Path | Downtown
This trail follows its scenic waterway, extending 7 miles from Boulder Canyon to Valmont Reservoir. Its surface changes from dirt to pavement as it enters Boulder’s downtown. Community parks and the University of Colorado campus are accessible by this trail.
Bear Creek Path | Martin Acres
Beginning south of the University of Colorado Research Park, this paved trail runs for nearly 2 miles connecting southeast Boulder neighborhoods, Creekside Elementary School and recreational areas.
More Than A Day Outside
At Rails to Trails Conservancy, we believe in the joy and impact that trails deliver for people, places and the planet. That’s why, as the nation’s largest advocacy organization for trails, walking and bicycling, we’re working hard to make sure trails connect everyone, in every neighborhood across America. Get involved in our work to create, connect and maintain the nation’s trails at railstotrails.org and on social media @railstotrails.

State Stats
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total rail-trails310
miles of rail-trails8
current projects140
miles of potential rail-trail

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