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Steep uphill climbing many rocks and some slick rocks, even a ladder about 3/4 of the way up. Beautiful views at the top.
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Gorgeous. Tough climb and tough on the knees going down. Went the normal route this time, including the no dog section at the top
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Pretty strenuous if you’re a wee bit out of shape! But worth every drop of sweat. Great views all along the trail and at the top. Snow/ice absent.
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Great weather today. The hike extremely nice ascents 1,300 in an hr.. lol
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This was the first hike I have done in Boulder. The trail is nice, but was a little snowy and muddy after the recent snows. The view from the top was alright, but nothing amazing given that it was reasonably difficult. Doing the loop clockwise was nice and I would recommend it. We didn't come across too many people after leaving the meadows on a sunny Friday.
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The first part was paved and slightly uphill. It eventually got you to the Royal Arch trailhead. From there, it was very challenging. Terrain included very rocky trail with steep sections of uphill scramble and downhill as well. Hiking poles recommended. Excellent view from the top and Royal Arch is beautiful.
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Awesome trails and views.
Great hike. Go right to start and come back left. Counter clockwise. Less grade this direction
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Moderate to difficult with a steep climb for much of the way. Well worth it in the end though with spectacular views of Boulder and surrounding area.
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Moderate hike through open grassland and prairie dog towns along valleys and mesa tops. There are a lot of options of other trails to make this hike shorter, or to add on. Great views of the plains and foothills from the high points. The Mesa Reservoir provides some interesting birding. Dogs are allowed off leash on this trail as long as they have a Boulder Voice and Sight tag.
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Moderate hike through open grassland and prairie dog towns along valleys and mesa tops. There are a lot of options of other trails to make this hike shorter, or to add on. Great views of the plains and foothills from the high points. The Mesa Reservoir provides some interesting birding. Dogs are allowed off leash on this trail as long as they have a Boulder Voice and Sight tag.
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