Boulder
United States · ColoradoUS
Natural rock fragment larger than 10 inches
In geology, a boulder is a rock fragment with size greater than 25.6 cm (10.1 in) in diameter. Smaller pieces are called cobbles and pebbles. While a boulder may be small enough to move or roll manually, others are extremely massive. In common usage, a boulder is too large for a person to move. Smaller boulders are usually just called rocks or stones.
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- 40.015, -105.271
- Timezone
- America/Denver
Overview of Boulder
Boulder is the kind of place you find in Colorado, United States. Plan around sports, adventure and nature and you will not run out of ideas. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Boulder
Sports in Boulder
(5)On the sports side, Boulder offers Biking, Hiking, Horse Trails, Hunting and Snow Tubing. All of it is drawn from Boulder's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Adventure in Boulder
(4)Under adventure, Boulder is tagged with Abseiling, Adventure, Adventure Parks and Climbing. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Boulder.
Nature in Boulder
(2)Nature lovers get Lakes and Rivers. All of it is drawn from Boulder's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Family in Boulder
(1)Under family, Boulder is tagged with Aquariums. Each one is worth building half a day around. Straight from the activity profile stored for Boulder.
Nightlife in Boulder
(1)Our data lists Bars as nightlife options here. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Boulder.
More to do in Boulder
(1)Boulder records Fishing under other activities. All of it is drawn from Boulder's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Boulder
Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Snow activities belong to December to February. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
Getting there & around
Boulder is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in Colorado and continue by car or bike. Time zone: America/Denver.
Similar destinations
Places near Boulder that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Boulder known for?
- Boulder, in Colorado, United States, is best known for sports, adventure and nature. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here.
- What can you do in Boulder?
- Recorded activities in Boulder include Biking, Hiking, Horse Trails, Hunting and Snow Tubing. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Boulder?
- Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Snow activities belong to December to February. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
- Where is Boulder located?
- Boulder is located in Colorado, United States. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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