Home › Colorado › Boulder › Bobolink Trailhead
Bobolink Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 557 Google reviews · Running trail in Boulder, Colorado · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Bobolink Trailhead's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Park for hiking, biking, running and other recreational activities, full of trees and wildflowers.
What runners say about Bobolink Trailhead
“Well-maintained, and managed by the local parks in the heat of July still filled with blooming wildflowers like Larkspur and many others.”
“The unpaved portion is a winding path next to the creek with beautiful views of the mountains.”
“Love going hair on a hot day it's mostly shaded and great for doggies since the creek is nearby and some allowed access in some places.”
“This was so peaceful - a babbling brook, views of the flatirons and fields with cows grazing.”
“Nice easy trail with some good views and the creek nearby.”
A beautiful near urban trail along a peaceful babbling Brook. Well-maintained, and managed by the local parks in the heat of July still filled with blooming wildflowers like Larkspur and many others. This trail is level and would rate as “Easy“ in nearly every book.
Beautiful views, dog friendly, kid friendly, bike friendly. Creek is great in summer for kids and dogs. Cement path or dirt trail options. Easy / flat the entire way. Accessible from 55th street (East Boulder Rec Center or Baseline). Connects to other trails if you want to keep going.
Beautiful peaceful trail. Very dog friendly. Lots of dogs on leash. There's also a nice little creek a little off the trail. Very easy walking.
Flat paved and dirt paths. Open space on one side and the stream and mountains on the other. You can still hear a little traffic but a very nice walk.
Trail conditions & character
“Not too many dogs and most of them were on leash, the dog owners are polite and nice.”
“The unpaved portion is a winding path next to the creek with beautiful views of the mountains.”
“Parking is easier than dry creek trail, still a lot of parking spaces when around 10 am in Saturday morning.”
“Love going hair on a hot day it's mostly shaded and great for doggies since the creek is nearby and some allowed access in some places.”
“This was so peaceful - a babbling brook, views of the flatirons and fields with cows grazing.”
“Tightly packed gravel along the creek, and some paved sidewalks too.”
“This trail is level and would rate as “Easy“ in nearly every book.”
“It can get muddy in spots after snow and rain, but it's generally well maintained.”
“The Flatirons were perfectly framed in the background and it was very accessible to get to!”
Plan your run at Bobolink Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitebouldercolorado.gov
- Phone+1 303-441-3440
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 5 am–11 pm |
| Tuesday | 5 am–11 pm |
| Wednesday | 5 am–11 pm |
| Thursday | 5 am–11 pm |
| Friday | 5 am–11 pm |
| Saturday | 5 am–11 pm |
| Sunday | 5 am–11 pm |
Running trails near Boulder
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
Davidson Mesa Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 473 reviews
Landscaped park with trails for biking and running (plus an off-leash dog park).
Annette Brand Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 75 reviews
Casual playground with swings, slides, trails and shaded picnic areas.
Marshall Mesa Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 507 reviews
Trailhead with a kiosk, picnic tables & hiking/biking, plus parking, wildlife watching & restrooms.
