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
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5.7 mi
9.2 km
Bear Peak
Boulder, CO
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5.7 mi 9.2 km | Boulder, CO |
Minor Issues
Update
Muddy, Snowy, Icy - start is muddy up to Mesa
changes to slush covered ice
higher up is ice and snowpack
definitely recommend using microspikes
47 days ago
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80
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5.3 mi
8.5 km
Sunshine Lion's Lair Loop
Boulder, CO
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5.3 mi 8.5 km | Boulder, CO |
All Clear
Update
Muddy, Snowy: First time up. Super chill, super fun from the parking lot. The way down from Sanitas was the interesting part. Cheers! TYLAP
27 days ago
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86
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7.6 mi
12.3 km
Walker Ranch
Coal Creek, CO
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7.6 mi 12.3 km | Coal Creek, CO |
Minor Issues
Update
Dry, Snowy, Some Mud, Icy - VERY ICY at stairs, would not have wanted to go down those without spikes. Otherwise a mix of dry, snow, mud, ice.
13 days ago
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97
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3.3 mi
5.3 km
Royal Arch
Boulder, CO
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3.3 mi 5.3 km | Boulder, CO |
Bad / Closed
Update
Snowy, Icy: Rotten waist deep snow on the upper half by the boulder field. Bit of packed snow on the approach.
4 days ago
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116
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16.3 mi
26.2 km
Boulder Skyline Traverse
Superior, CO
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16.3 mi 26.2 km | Superior, CO |
Minor Issues
Update
Snowy, Icy - Only ran up to S Boulder b/c the trail was a slab of ice. Manageable if you have spikes but need to be careful coming down.
34 days ago
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60
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3.2 mi
5.2 km
Mount Sanitas Loop
Boulder, CO
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3.2 mi 5.2 km | Boulder, CO |
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88
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4.9 mi
7.9 km
Green Mountain via Ranger/Saddle Rock Loop
Boulder, CO
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4.9 mi 7.9 km | Boulder, CO |
Minor Issues
Update
Some Mud, Icy - 80% ice, 15% dry, 5% mud. Microspikes recommended. Trail well marked. Great views!
48 days ago
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62
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6.9 mi
11.1 km
Mountain Lion Trail
Coal Creek, CO
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6.9 mi 11.1 km | Coal Creek, CO |
Minor Issues
Update
Snowy - Significant melting snow, existing snowshoe tracks on some of the trails
1 day ago
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41
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6.7 mi
10.7 km
Betasso Preserve
Boulder, CO
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6.7 mi 10.7 km | Boulder, CO |
All Clear
Update
Snowy: There's some Rough ice underneath the snow. But spikes aren't necessary yet.
28 days ago
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47
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0.6 mi
1.0 km
First-Second Flatiron Trail
Boulder, CO
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0.6 mi 1.0 km | Boulder, CO |
Minor Issues
Update
Snowy, Icy - Highly recommend yaktrax or similar, the boulderers that I saw without them looked like they might slide down the trail...
61 days ago
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36
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