Royal Arch Chautauqua Boulder

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Royal Arch Trail leads to an archway formed by rocks towering over 30 feet high. You'll enjoy views of Eastern Plains and Boulder's famous Flatirons.

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Sep 11, 2023
We hiked to the Royal Arch on my 60th birthday. This was a tough hike for us, but we stopped and caught our breath frequently. Really felt a sense of accomplishment when we got to the top. Slow an… Full review by Bobo185
Oct 17, 2022
This was a great hike afternoon. It was challenging in some places where we had to rest, catch our breath, get water. There were some steep areas as well. The views were definitely worth it! My only … Full review by shaypow2020
May 1, 2022
This is a black diamond trail, no joke. It is rock climbing as much as it is hiking and certainly feels longer than stated when on your way up.....but worth every deep breath and little break you nee… Full review by HNally

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Is it doable with kids? We have 3 and 1 yr old old, we can put them in backpack carrier. How long is the hIke to get to …
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Is it doable with kids? We have 3 and 1 yr old old, we can put them in backpack carrier. How long is the hIke to get to the arch landmark?
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I just finished it last week. I did see a couple of families with babies in backpack carriers, however, I would not recommend going all the way up to the arch. a couple spots are a little …
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I just finished it last week. I did see a couple of families with babies in backpack carriers, however, I would not recommend going all the way up to the arch. a couple spots are a little too iffy carrying babies on your back.
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How long did it take to hike royal arch trail?
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Hi Kevin, I usually plan on 90 minutes to 2 hours; depending on how long I want to linger up there or if I plan lunch or a snack. Enjoy!
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Answer by Laurie B · May 21, 2017
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