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Walk the Royal Arch Trail in Boulder past Chautauqua Park., Colorado

Walk the Royal Arch Trail in Boulder past Chautauqua Park.

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Here we have a moderate hike from Chautauqua Park, a gateway to Boulder's open space trails, with a children's park and turf field nearby. The trailhead lot is adjacent, with paid parking starting at 8 AM. Along the way are views of the Flatirons, and a natural sandstone arch frames vistas over Boulder. The route climbs about 1,350 feet through shaded forest and Bluebell Canyon, over soil, roots, boulder steps, and smooth sandstone slabs.

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Chautauqua ParkA gateway to Boulder's open space trails, with a children's park and turf field nearby.
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Royal ArchA natural sandstone arch offering great views of Boulder and the Flatirons.

The route

Distance6.7 km
Walking≈ 2 h 20
Running≈ 1 h 06
Climb↑ 511 m
RouteCircular

A 6.7 km circular route from Boulder to walk, run or cycle, with 511 m of climbing.

Elevation↑ 511 m in total

Before you go

StartDrop Off, Chautauqua Park, Boulder, 80309Open the start in Maps →
FinishBack where you started
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