Hiking Area · Boulder
NCAR Trail Head
Why Scout picked it
This trailhead offers varied hiking options for a few hours, perfect for a free solo or family outdoor adventure. It can be paired with a picnic or a meal in Boulder after your hike.
While you're nearby
- Food & DrinkSouthern Sun Pub & Brewery
Unpretentious gathering place for house brews & wines, plus standard pub grub offerings.
- Arts & CultureChautauqua Auditorium
- Arts & CultureSunrise Amphitheater
- Arts & CultureUniversity of Colorado Museum of Natural History
Campus museum focusing on Rocky Mountains & Southwest with everything from dinos to kids' zone.
Scout verified August 2026
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