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Beyond campus: Recreation
Colorado is home to some of the most beautiful mountain locations, perfect for skiing
and snowboarding during the winter, and camping, hiking and fishing in the summer.
Hit the slopes
Hit the trails
Some of the best downhill skiing and snowboarding in
the world is available a relatively short distance from
Boulder, including
The city of Boulder is surrounded by 45,000 acres
of protected open space, and more than 300 miles of
bikeways run through town. Hiking, biking and climbing
are among the most popular outdoor activities in Boulder.
Boulder Creek offers opportunities for kayaking, tubing
and fly-fishing.
• Aspen
• Breckenridge
• Copper Mountain
• Eldora
• Snowmass
• Steamboat Springs
• Vail
• Winter Park
For more information, contact:
• Colorado Department of Transportation
Information Hotline, 303-639-1111, cotrip.org
• Colorado Ski Country Report, coloradoski.com
Something for everyone
For the
BIKER
For the
CLIMBER
For the
CAMPER
For the
HIKER
Boulder offers more than 300
miles of dedicated bike routes.
Boulder’s Flatirons attract
world-class climbers each year.
Boulder is 45 minutes from
great camping in Rocky
Mountain National Park.
We have more than 145 miles of
trails for your hiking pleasure.
For the
RUNNER
For the
WALKER
For the
SKIER
For the
ANGLER
Boulder County hosts more
than 45 running races a year.
Boulder is one of only 15
Gold-level Walk Friendly
Communities in the U.S.
Boulder is a gateway to
many of the 25+ ski
resorts in Colorado.
South Boulder Creek, just four
miles from campus, is well
known for its fly-fishing.
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University of Colorado Boulder • Visitors Guide • 2025
