5 Hikes to Check Off Before It Snows

Boulder in the fall is peak Boulder: warm afternoons, cool mornings and golden leaves on every trail. Here are five hikes from the Outdoor category of the Buff Bucket to check off before the snow arrives.

1. Hike the Flatirons

Get up close with the rock slabs you see from campus every day.

2. Hike the Royal Arch Trail

Steep and rewarding, with one of Boulder’s most photographed views at the top.

3. Hike to Boulder Falls

A short walk up the canyon to a roaring waterfall.

4. Hike to Lake Isabelle and Brainard Lake

Alpine lakes and big mountain views, best before the road closes for winter.

5. Summit your first 14er

Colorado’s ultimate bucket-list climb. Start early and pick a beginner-friendly peak.

Before you go: bring more water than you think you need, check the weather and tell someone your plan. Then check it off on your Buff Bucket.