Directions:
West end of Pearl St. at its junction with Canyon Blvd

The Trail:

Kids LOVE this trail!!!!

This trail is like being in the high mountains while remaining in Boulder. There is a wonderful “mountain goat” loop that challenges kids of all ages. In this pic you can see the some of the Mountain goat rocks in the back…

There is also a “secret river”! GO up the main trail, take a right at the upper creek crossing, this trail will continue through the trees, over a bridge and up to the top where you can climb through, over, and around all the amazing Red Rocks and loop down into the little valley or around the rocks.

One place we like the best on hot summer days is a lower portion of the creek. Start on the trail and take a left at the first fork rather than go straight up. Follow this trail up a gravely (and sometimes steep) trail until you get to a bridge and a creek. The creek is wonderful to wade in, build sand castles near, and perfect for a tiny boat race. Enjoy!

*Look for LIZARDS. They are everywhere on this trail and a delight to spot!

Careful: Can be very windy at top in spring and little (and big) shoes can catch on rocks and slip on gravel on the way down. Tell the kiddos to take “baby steps” to get back down again. They think this is hilarious and it also serves its purpose by ensuring gravel induced slips are as few as possible.

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