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Lake Dorothy Hike

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Elevation Gain: 2,000 ft Elevation Min/Max: 10,070 to 12,061 ft Trailhead Lat/Long: 39º 59' 40" N; 105º 38' 03" W  Managing Agency: U.S. Forest Service The hike to Lake Dorothy is one of the most scenic hikes in the Indian Peaks Wilderness Area.  With access that is close to both Boulder and Denver and a distance of only 7 mi (RT), it's easy to see why this hike has become one of the main attractions in the Indian Peaks.  The Arapaho Pass Trail leaves from the Fourth of July Trailhead, and even with a rough 5 miles of dirt road, the trailhead fills up early and the crowds can get significant on summer weekends.  Start early and during the week and this hike will take your breath away (figuratively and literally).

Royal Arch Trail -Revisited

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Hike Distance 3.5 miles Round Trip Difficulty Moderate to Difficult Duration 2-3hrs Trail Type Out and Back Elevation Gain Approx +1400′ Seasons All Year Dogs Allowed on Leash Hike Trail Map Click for a Trail Map  of Royal Arch Area Denver Drive Time 40 min Directions Click for Google Map Town Nearest Hike Boulder, Colorado Beauty Rock formations, Bluebell Canyon, raptors, natural spring Activities Hiking, rock climbing

Manitau Incline Hike

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Bear Canyon Loop Hike

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Bear Canyon Loop Trail in Boulder Hike Distance Approx 3.5 Miles Difficulty Easy Duration Approx. 2 hrs Trail Type Loop Starting Elevation 6080′ Elevation Gain Approx +400+′ Seasons Year Round with Winter Closures For Closure Updates: Boulder Open Space Closures Dogs Allowed On Leash Hike Trail Map: Click for a Map of Bear Canyon Loop Denver Drive Time 40 Min Driving Directions to NCAR Trailhead Click for Google Map Town Nearest Hike Boulder, Colorado Beauty Canyon, Creek, Wildflowers, Meadows, Wildlife: Mule deer Activities Hiking, Photography, Birding, Running Lunch After Hiking