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Take This Sunrise Hike To One Of The Most Beautiful Points In Colorado

Chautauqua Park in Boulder, Colorado offers stunning sunrise hikes with various trails showcasing beautiful red rocks and scenic views.

Published Oct 15, 2016

Written by 

Annie Sandmeier

Do you consider yourself to be a morning person? No? Me neither... however, if there is one thing that wakes me up quickly (aside from the promise of all-you-can-drink coffee, of course), it is the guarantee of seeing something jaw dropping. If you need a reason to wake up early, make plans to take this stunning sunrise hike to one of the most beautiful points in Colorado:

Home to 5 different hikes and trails, Bolulder's Chautauqua Park is our choice for the best sunrise hike for obvious reasons.

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(I mean, are you seeing these red rocks glow amidst the rising sun?)

Whether you decide to conquer the popular Chautauqua Trail, which travels to the flatirons via green meadows...

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...the Royal Arch and its tough, but rewarding trek up steep and rocky trails...

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...6.9-mile Mesa Trail (which winds through rolling hills and forests)...

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...climb to the tip top of one of the surrounding mountains...

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...or even stroll the iconic Woods Quarry, you are sure to find the perfect place to enjoy a colorful Colorado sunrise!

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(Psst... did we mention that the sunsets are just as stunning as the sunrises?)

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For more incredible scenes, take This Hike In Colorado That Will Give You An Unforgettable Experience!

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