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Particularly Special Place
Description
This natural rock arch features panoramic views of Boulder and straddles two drainages. From the arch, you'll have vast views both north and south along the Front Range.
Half-Day Hike: Royal Arch is accessed via a ~3.5 mile roundtrip hike. Follow the directions for Royal Arch.
Family Friendly: Kids will be in awe of this cool arch. They'll love clambering on it as well as the views it offers!
Gem Type: Geologic Feature
Nearby Gems
Nearby Trails
17.3
mi
27.9
km
Boulder Skyline Traverse
Difficult
Superior, CO
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Difficult
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Superior, CO |
Minor Issues
Update
Muddy, Snowy, Icy: snow on top of S. Boulder peak, ice in shady areas and during Green descent. Traction very helpful
45 days ago
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139
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5.7
mi
9.2
km
Bear Peak Out and Back
Difficult
Boulder, CO
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Difficult
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Boulder, CO |
Minor Issues
Update
Muddy, Snowy, Icy - Very snowy/icy in the last mile. Cramp ons are a must right now.
36 days ago
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150
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5.3
mi
8.5
km
Mount Sanitas via Sunshine Lion's Lair Loop
Intermediate
Boulder, CO
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Intermediate
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Boulder, CO |
Unknown
Update
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144
|
|
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4.9
mi
7.9
km
Green Mountain via Ranger/Saddle Rock Loop
Difficult
Boulder, CO
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Difficult
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Boulder, CO |
Minor Issues
Update
Snowy, Icy - Well-established boot pack in then snow on the trails on the upper mountain, but a lot of it has turned icy. Spikes recommended.
10 days ago
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111
|
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8.0
mi
12.9
km
Walker Ranch
Intermediate/Difficult
Coal Creek, CO
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Coal Creek, CO |
Minor Issues
Update
Mostly Dry - A few patches of ice, should be totally dry by the end of the week
10 days ago
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159
|
|
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3.4
mi
5.5
km
Royal Arch Out and Back
Difficult
Boulder, CO
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Difficult
|
Boulder, CO |
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176
|
|
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6.9
mi
11.1
km
Mountain Lion Trail
Intermediate/Difficult
Coal Creek, CO
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Intermediate/Difficult
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Coal Creek, CO |
Minor Issues
Update
Snowy, Some Mud, Icy, Fallen Trees - Knee deep snow after mile 2 in both directions.
88 days ago
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76
|
|
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7.6
mi
12.2
km
Betasso Preserve
Intermediate
Boulder, CO
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Intermediate
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Boulder, CO |
Minor Issues
Update
Muddy, Mostly Dry, Icy - Muddy and Icy in few spots where it's shady but mostly dry!
46 days ago
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89
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|
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3.2
mi
5.2
km
Mount Sanitas Loop
Intermediate/Difficult
Boulder, CO
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Intermediate/Difficult
|
Boulder, CO |
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127
|
|
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0.6
mi
1.0
km
First-Second Flatiron Trail
Difficult
Boulder, CO
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Difficult
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Boulder, CO |
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62
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