Play outside! Outdoor fitness options for a Boulder-based summer

Biking Colorado is an ideal place to be based for the summer months, and Boulder offers a plethora of outdoor activities to improve your physical and mental fitness. Whether you prefer solo or group activities, here鈥檚 a list of some of the many fitness-based activities you can do outside this summer.

Tennis

Enjoy tennis with a view at听the main Student Recreation Center (The Rec). 麻豆淫院, faculty and staff are all welcome to use the courts and enjoy the rooftop setting and Flatirons views from CU鈥檚 three tennis courts at The Rec. Court reservations may be scheduled听听up to one day in advance.

Fitness Court

The outdoor听Fitness Court, located on the east side of The Rec, is an outdoor body weight circuit training structure designed for adults of all ages and abilities. The Fitness Court is open to the public and no membership is required, which means you can use it at any time, free of charge.

Swimming

Summers at the pool aren鈥檛 just for kids when you鈥檙e in Boulder. Enjoy a refreshing swim or some aquatic exercise at the听Buff Pool听this season. The pool is open daily, weather permitting, and offers lap swimming, open swim hours and swim lessons. Don鈥檛 have a membership? Buff OneCard can enjoy听free admission听to The Rec (and the pool) every Wednesday from June 7 to Aug. 2.

Paddleboarding

Stop by the Outdoor Pursuits office in The Rec to听rent a paddleboard听and enjoy a day of paddling in the sun at the听. 鈥淭he Res,鈥� as it鈥檚 known locally, also features volleyball courts, a swim beach and open water swimming if you鈥檙e looking for more workout opportunities.

Biking

There鈥檚 something for everyone when it comes to biking in Boulder, but whether you鈥檇 like a gentle cruise through town or a full send down the trails in the area, here are some highlights.

Easy, around town rides:

Challenging, nearby mountain bike trails:听

Don鈥檛 have a bike? Don鈥檛 sweat it! All CU Boulder students, staff and faculty can take advantage of the听. Full-time active students can access BCycle for free and staff and faculty can access BCycle for 50% off with an annual membership.

Hiking

There's no shortage of trails around, but thanks to our friends at听The Rec, here is a comprehensive list of some of their favorites.

Right in town:

: 1.8 miles, easy
: 3.2 miles, hard
: 4.1 miles, moderate
: 3.6 miles, moderate
: 6.8 miles, hard

Not too far away:

: 2.7 miles, easy
: 3.9 miles, moderate
: 5.4 miles, moderate
: 3.6 miles, hard

Make a day of it:

: 2.2 miles, easy
: 3 miles, moderate (reservation and day pass required)
: 6.2 miles, moderate
: 7.4 miles, hard听

New to hiking?

Check out these听five essential hiking tips听to ensure you have a safe and fun trip outside!

Whatever you decide to do this summer, don鈥檛 forget to pack plenty of water, food, sunscreen, insect repellant and proper clothing and equipment. Additionally, if you鈥檙e headed out alone, be sure to let someone know where you鈥檙e going and when you expect to return.

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