Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(
www.bouldercolorado.gov
;
Boulder Canyon Dr)
A quick and easy ramble along the upper reaches of
Boulder Creek and into its headwaters. This trail begins approximately 10 miles west of
downtown Boulder, bends into a cozy but dramatic canyon with soaring granite walls and
ends at Boulder Falls, which alternates between trickling and gushing depending upon the
season. A bit over 1-mile roundtrip.
Boulder Rock Club
( 303-447-2804;
http://boulderrockclub.com
; 2829 Mapleton Ave; day pass adult/child $17/10; 8am-10pm Mon,
6am-11pm Tue-Thu, 8am-11pm Fri, 10am-8pm Sat & Sun)
An incredible indoor climbing gym popular
with local rock rats. This massive warehouse is full of artificial rock faces cragged with
ledges and routes, and the auto-belay system allows solo climbers an anchor. Lessons and
courses available, with a special kids' program. Staff are a great resource for local climb-
ing routes.
ROCK CLIMBING
Eldorado Canyon State Park
( 303-494-3943; visitor center 9am-5pm)
Among the country's best rock-climbing areas, El-
dorado has Class 5.5 to 5.12 climbs. Suitable to all visitors, a dozen miles of hiking trails
also link up to Chautauqua Park. A public pool (summer only) offers chilly swims in the
canyon's famous spring water.
The park entrance is on Eldorado Springs Dr. Take Hwy 93 south from Boulder, head
west on Hwy 170 to the park gates. For climbing tips, visit the Boulder Rock Club before-
hand.
OUTDOORS
