The Foothills Trail is one of the main trail systems that connects downtown Boulder and North Boulder. This trial is not as tough and rugged as some of the other mountains trails that cut through the area but it does offer outdoor enthusiasts a beautiful and casual nature tour of the Rocky Mountains and the foothills. This trail varies from an easy to moderate hike depending on your distance with most trail surfaces range from gravel to dirt with only a slight incline. The Foothills Trails is used by a wide variety of people, pets and other wildlife and although it is not challenging you do need to stay alert for activity.

The Foothills trail technically begins at 4th and Kalmia just north of downtown but can be followed south on 4th St to the heart of Boulder and Pearl Street. This trail continues north under Hwy 36 and on into North Broadway St which eventually becomes a gravel road. The best place to pick up this trail in North Boulder is off of Lee Hill Rd behind Dakota Ridge neighborhood or at the Wonderland Lake parking area via Sumac Ave.

Be sure to check out this fun trail and don’t forget to bring your camera because the sights are absolutely breathtaking! For more information about hiking and biking trails take a look at Trail Central and don’t forget to watch the video we took on our last hike!