Boulder Creek Path

Boulder Creek Path is a wonderful surprise for me. The trail is running through Boulder from West to East, you can go this to trail from any location along the Boulder. The trail runs along a stream which helps you feel calm and peaceful. I walked from Arapahoe to Canyon creek. It was a nice hiking, scenic trail, very beautiful. I wish every city has a trail like this. The only thing I would add is maps along the trail especially in the Canyon Creek section.

Beware on Boulder Creek bike path. The path can be very crowed with speeding bikes, wondering tourist and Boulder endangered homeless drunks and drugs addicts. Do not site on any of the benches or tables near the bike path. The homeless drunks also use them, you may get lice or bed bugs. Be careful not to make to much noise in the morning as the homeless need to get there sleep.

I used to love morning commutes along the Boulder Creek path. The birds, the squirrels, the occasional snake (that was in the afternoon) helped me to forget momentarily that I was on the way to the office grind.
The paths are kept quite clear all year round which is a bonus. Also terrific for traveling with friends who are not comfortable to ride their bikes on the street. Out of towners also should go for a nice stroll, regardless of the time of year.
The traffic can be challenging (by foot or by wheel). Bikers could do a bit better announcing when they are «on your left» and tourists/​groups/​children often flood the entire path making it dangerous/​difficult to navigate, especially on a bike around those sharp somewhat blind corners.
Overall I think we are very lucky to have such a great and scenic way to zig-​zag through the city.

Coming from Denver to spend a day relaxing in Boulder I really enjoyed my walk on Boulder Creek Path. The trail is nicely laid out and watching the creek makes for excellent scenery for a morning walk.
Also loved that the trail is used by everyone but it was not crowded and packed. Also unlike Denver there weren’t that many bums around and no one was asking for money in the trail. Wish Denver had many good trails (both logistically and scenic) as Boulder does!

Passing thru Boulder from Sun Valley, Id and needed a jog — -outstanding path! gradual uphill into the hills but all along the water which is the perfect way to start the day — there is a pretty huge street scene in Boulder which is evident in many places-​be mindful…

My favorite bike ride in Boulder. And I mean the whole thing, from Eben Fine Park all the way out east, connecting to other trails and eventually Cottonwood Trail to Jay Rd. On a sunny fall day, you get the most fantastic view too. Saw the «problem» coyotes last fall and lot of other wildlife.

I wish every city was as thoughtfully designed as Boulder. The Boulder Creek Path is a first class example of how much the people of Boulder value their public spaces and nature. Its an excellent way to get in and out of town via foot, bike, scooter or skateboard while enjoying the serene sounds of the stream alongside. I saw couples lounging on rocks sunbathing in swimwear along the river and people with books on the benches escaping for a nature respite with books in hand.
Athletic Locals, college students, mom’s in strollers, and the elderly intermingle as everyone uses the path for different reasons. Beautiful to see so many people utilizing and enjoying the Boulder Creek Path.

Beautiful trail that took me from the CU Boulder campus to downtown. Visited in June of 2012 while on campus for a conference. Pretty scenery, off the road and away from traffic. Perfect way to spend 15 minutes, rather than driving in traffic and parking.

i love the Boulder Creek Path — it’s so useful and pretty.
I would like a good light system on it though.
I had a personal bike light on at night on my bike and still crashed and burned because I couldn’t see on the path. I broke things and injured parts and had to be in the hospital for several days.
Safe lights along all of the path would be great!

This well maintained, beautiful little path is well used but not too crowded. I used to bike to work from 9^th to the business park at 55^th using the creek trail — slight downhill riding east, and the return home has a slight incline. What a wonderful way to start and finish the day. The ride back after 8 pm was a bit dark and not well lit, but I never had any problems. I always looked forward to it, even in the winter.
As a complete noob, the trail’s twists and turns under the bridges were somewhat confusing. But it only takes a couple of rides to put it all together.

I could not stop running… honestly one of the most beautiful relaxing tranquil settings I have ever run.
I came to Denver on a business trip and was looking for a good place to run and everyone suggested driving to boulder and running the creek path… man they weren’t kidding. Starting out at Colorado’s campus and running through the downtown area was relaxed, there were many people out and I love that there is a paved trail as well as a really good single-​track that follows the river closely (parts of it aren’t for the faint of heart). Even running out of town and into the canyon (up hill no less) was enjoyable and what a reward when you get to the first park entrance. beautiful scenery everywhere and a firm gravel path underfoot.
honestly i ran so much further than i had ever run before and i didnt want to stop. if you live around here, you need to hangout here. if you are visiting anywhere with-​in 50miles of here you need to walk parts of this trail… (plus its ~5k ft above sealevel)… it leaves you breathless … j/​k.

I am so pleased to live by Boulder Creek Path, especially in late Spring when the water is gushing through the rocks and mini-​falls. It caresses me to sleep at night, and inspires my mornings. I love to stand on my porch to watch the Thursday Night Cruisers bling their bells, bump their music, and put on a light show: performance in motion. Although the loud late night boozers wake me up from time to time, I’d rather live here than not.

I lived in countless cities in my short lifetime. Granted most of them have been in California. But this path/​trail is the best that I have ever come across. The folks in Boulder got it nailed down to a science. So this trail goes throughout the majority of Boulder. If you are coming to Boulder for the 1^st time it would be an amazing way to see the whole city — literally. It has this really calming effect. Running in the fresh air with all the greenery & springs around you. Not to mention a view of the Flatirons in some places. Everyone that is out on the trail is so happy and friendly too. Even though a lot of people run on this path you won’t be crowded. There were a lot of times when I was on this path that I would be alone.
It used to motivate the hell out of me. Everyone is so fit in Boulder. I would be slowing down preparing to slow my pace and some Grandpa would wiz right on by. Kicking my ass! Keep in mind that if you are from out of town it will take you at least 1 day to acclimate to the elevated air.

The Boulder Creek Path, and other multi-​use trails, are what’s great about Boulder. I can head out on a run from the office, hop on my bike and ride into downtown for lunch, or even walk the path and fish the holes and runs for trout. Everyone is friendly and the people watching is top notch. Just watch out for those cyclists who think they always have the right away. I like to call them «pathletes». They are usually few and far between though. Get outside!

This is one of the best city paths I have ever biked on. For a beginner biker like me it gives me the challenges of the turns, avoiding other bikers and people, dogs, people, and the scariest thing, little kids… Don’t hit them, no matter what happens, you will always look like the bad one!
This is a great path to get you from point A to Point B, but I have always just ridden on it to enjoy the day.
I don’t know about anyone else, but I find the path at night to be a little creepy. It is dark and you never know who or what is going to jump out of the bushes. Granted, this is Boulder, not that much would probably happen.
* Star one is for a great path for me to get my booty in shape on
** Huf huf star two is for the exercise the path gives me
*** Coordination star three is for all the other path lovers, this makes me have to learn how to stop fast and steer quick
**** Fast fast star four is for giving my boyfriend the opportunity to lose me on the path… Then he can miss me…

A place I’ve spent a good deal of my life. The Boulder Creek Path is a great place to bike, walk, sun, whatever. I’ve been to picnics here, even a naked Halloween run. It’s THE place to go tubing, and my girlfriend and I went fly fishing here for our birthdays last year.
And if you’re feeling up to it, traverse the entire trail – a stretch that takes you through downtown, into rural plains and into the mountains. I love to go for a bike ride on cool Wednesday evenings in the summer and get back in time to check out the Farmers’ Market.
And if you’re a biker and really feeling up to it. When you get to the western end of the trail, cruise down Four Mile Canyon for a ways then try your hand (and hammies and legs and knees) at Poor Man’s Canyon.

Boulder Creek Path is one of the great things about Boulder that I think everyone can enjoy.
Running about 8 miles from far west Boulder (Four Mile Canyon) to East Boulder near Valmont, this path runs along the edge of Boulder creek through town. It is a great place to take a stroll, go for a jog, walk your dog, or ride your bike, and is wide enough to accommodate all four.
The creek is beautiful during all seasons, and the path itself is well-​kept, and even plowed during the winter. It is a great way to get to Campus or downtown.
Simply one of the things that makes Boulder what it is.