I Hiked Bear Peak in Boulder, CO and This Happened 😮

Make 6 miles round trip with me. This is one of my favorite hikes I did in Boulder, and it's beautiful. Reaching a summit of 8,461 feet with about 2,400 feet of elevation gain, Bear Peak is one of the most rewarding hikes the Front Range of Colorado has to offer. Starting from the NCAR Trailhead — home of the National Center for Atmospheric Research — you'll walk through open meadows, pine forests, and rocky terrain as the trail gradually climbs into the Boulder foothills. The further you go, the more dramatic and wild everything around you feels. And when you finally reach the top, you're greeted with a full 360-degree view — the city of Boulder below you, the Colorado plains stretching endlessly to the east, and the Rocky Mountains standing tall to the west. It's the kind of view that makes every steep step worth it. Do visit.