Mount Sanitas Trailhead
Hiking area · Boulder ·

Mount Sanitas Trailhead

Hiking area · Boulder ·

Scenic trails with challenging climbs and stunning views

great views
popular hike
trail loop
rocks
dog walkers
runners
day trip from denver
moderate to challenging
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Mount Sanitas Trailhead by null
Mount Sanitas Trailhead by null
Mount Sanitas Trailhead by null
Mount Sanitas Trailhead by null
Mount Sanitas Trailhead by null
Mount Sanitas Trailhead by null
Mount Sanitas Trailhead by null
Mount Sanitas Trailhead by null
Mount Sanitas Trailhead by null
Mount Sanitas Trailhead by null
Mount Sanitas Trailhead by null
Mount Sanitas Trailhead by null
Mount Sanitas Trailhead by null
Mount Sanitas Trailhead by null
Mount Sanitas Trailhead by null
Mount Sanitas Trailhead by null

Information

Sunshine Canyon Dr, Boulder, CO 80304 Get directions

Free street parking
Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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Sunshine Canyon Dr, Boulder, CO 80304 Get directions

+1 303 441 3388
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Features

•Free street parking
•Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Last updated

Jan 18, 2026

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3 Best Day Trips From Denver | Condé Nast Traveler

"The classic Sanitas 3.2-mile loop uses Mount Sanitas Trail to ascend, East Ridge Trail to descend, and the Sanitas Valley Trail to cool down. It's popular with hikers, runners, and dog walkers, and its likely that an ultra-fit Boulder local or two will pass you on the climb. The moderately steep ascent up to Sanitas Mountain features high steps on logs and boulders, but shade offers a bit of respite. Don't let the false summits fool you, when you get to the top you'll know it: All of Boulder is spread out to the east and you'll also see views of the foothills and Indian Peaks mountains to the west. A more technical section—the East Ridge Trail—makes for a tricky down, but the trail eventually spreads out on an easy gravel road with great views of the red-hued Flatirons." - Megan Barber

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Mount Sanitas Trailhead

Jeff G.

Google
This is a special place. We decided to do the hike with rain looming in the distance as soon as we passed the summit we were met with the thunderstorm. I dont recommended that. However it was amazing both up and down. The switchbacks are a little on the adventurous side however it was a lot of fun. Definitely take water and be ready to do a little scrambling wish I had my poles with me it wasnt that bad without.

Benni V.

Google
I haven't been hiking in a while so this trail was rigorous but so fun. It took my body a few days to recover! Coming down around the bend was a lot of fun. Beautiful views of Boulder at the top.

Irina N.

Google
We have no experience in hiking, and the mountain part of the loop was doable, but quite tough. But it was worth it for beautiful views and the experience. Definitely need to have water! The only thing that we didn't like was that in many places the trail is not marked (and is not obvious), so we had to wait until someone was coming to figure out the directions. Luckily this is a very popular trail.

nique v

Google
First time in Colorado and was recommended this hike by my partners cousin who said it was easy. Well as someone from Arizona who is not use to elevation this hike definitely feels like medium to medium hard!! You have to climb. A LOT! "Hated it" going up but thats because I'm dramatic. I thought it was really beautiful and worth it if in fun company. We took a lot of breaks and it took 3 of us about 5 hours to go up and down the loop. I look forward to see if it gets easier the next time we visit.

Chris P.

Google
Like most reviews, I agree that the trail is very popular, and you will wait for people. Exposure is definitely something to consider in the summer months. Parking was easy at 915 am on saturday. A short walk to the trail head and straight vertical. There are a lot of steps, rocks, and people. The trail did not disappoint. I got a heck of a leg workout both up the mountain and back down. Before this hike, I thought I was getting in pretty good shape, but now I'm thinking I got work to do. Enjoy!

Jason T.

Google
Popular hike for a reason. It's got great views, really cool terrain, and a challenging uphill workout. You need to be fairly fit. If you do this hike regularly, you will become very fit!

Jennifer H.

Google
Great hike! Make sure to where appropriate shoes on this trail. There are a lot of rocks that you can slip on as you make your descent. The views are pretty and you get a great quad workout.

John C.

Google
It is a nice place for you to have several choices:to try harder trail,you can take the mount sanitas mountain trail, easier to chose the valley trail loop. T