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Royal Arch via Bluebell Hiking Trail, Royal Arch Trail and The Flatirons

The Royal Arch Trail in Boulder offers a rewarding hike that leads you through a scenic forest with glimpses of the iconic Flatirons. While the ascent involves quite a few stairs, the effort pays off when you reach the stunning Royal Arch, where you can soak in this impressive rock formation up close. #Hiking #Mountain #Forest #Nature #Rock

  • Distance: 5.8 Km
  • Elevation gain: 386 m
  • Maximum elevation: 2,105 m
  • Elevation loss: 384 m
  • Minimum elevation: 1,733 m
  • Moving time: 2 h 1 m
  • Moving speed: 2.9 Km/h
  • Maximum speed: 11.6 Km/h
  • Total time: 2 h 57 m
  • Global speed: 2.0 Km/h

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Trail profile

  • Distance: 5.8 Km
  • Elevation gain: 386 m
  • Maximum elevation: 2,105 m
  • Elevation loss: 384 m
  • Minimum elevation: 1,733 m
  • Moving time: 2 h 1 m
  • Moving speed: 2.9 Km/h
  • Maximum speed: 11.6 Km/h
  • Total time: 2 h 57 m
  • Global speed: 2.0 Km/h

About this trail

Name: Royal Arch via Bluebell Hiking Trail, Royal Arch Trail and The Flatirons trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track

Start: Kinnikinnic Road, Central Boulder - University Hill, Boulder, Boulder County, Colorado, 80302, United States (39.99902 -105.28273)

End: Bluebell Hiking Trail, Central Boulder - University Hill, Boulder, Boulder County, Colorado, 80309, United States (39.99880 -105.28286)

Coordinates: 39.98190 -105.29213 39.99902 -105.28253

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Gear up for your next adventure:

🧺Fast-Dry Microfiber Towels - Large towels that pack down to the size of an orange
📡Weather Radios - Emergency weather radios
🌿Flora and Fauna Field Guides - Identify the plants and animals you encounter on your route
🌬️Windbreaker Jackets - Wind protection jackets
🎽Base Layers - Thermal base layers

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