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Walker Ranch Loop
Hiking Trail
Moderate
7.77 mi
1,556 ft
An iconic hike above Boulder.
Walker Ranch is an iconic trail located just up the mountains from Boulder. This 7.8-mile loop packs in a whopping 1,600 feet of climbing and descending, thanks to some steep pitches. Hikers will have to negotiate a few staircases along this loop.
In between the tough climbs, the trail has many technical boulder-filled rock gardens with a few sections of flowy trail interspersed.
The views are also spectacular, with some glimpses of big-mountain views and a section of trail that runs along a raging mountain stream. Walker Ranch truly has something of everything, which has helped it remain such a perennial favorite.
Sources:
Written by Greg Heil
Walker Ranch is an iconic trail located just up the mountains from Boulder. This 7.8-mile loop packs in a whopping 1,600 feet of climbing and descending, thanks to some steep pitches. Hikers will have to negotiate a few staircases along this loop.
In between the tough climbs, the trail has many technical boulder-filled rock gardens with a few sections of flowy trail interspersed.
The views are also spectacular, with some glimpses of big-mountain views and a section of trail that runs along a raging mountain stream. Walker Ranch truly has something of everything, which has helped it remain such a perennial favorite.
Sources:
Written by Greg Heil
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Route and Elevation
Segments
| Name | Distance | Elev. Diff. | Avg. Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Dam Rd Climb | 0.99 mi | 423 ft | 8.1% |
| Gross Dam Rd Climb | 1.09 mi | 400 ft | 6.9% |
| Segment | 0.96 mi | 486 ft | 9.6% |