Eldorado Canyon State Park

Nestled in Boulder County, Eldorado Canyon State Park is an entrancing state park is a natural wonder par excellence. A paradise for climbers, mountain bikers, hikers and naturalists alike, this park is encircled by a tapestry of imposing mountain ranges and is a rock climbing and bouldering heaven. The canyon's innermost fabric once sheltered the Native Americans, today stands as a stirring canvas of aged, natural wonders. Many visitors make the trip from Boulder just to rejuvenate their bones within the forested hills and clear mountain streams. Others come just to watch the climbers or to sprawl out and enjoy a picnic, especially during long, bright summers. The park is interspersed with crisscrossing hiking trails, while its summit affords astounding views of its scenic surrounds. Further augmented by stark cliffs, seemingly-gilded rock walls, and agile waters of the South Boulder Creek, the park plays host to other activities like fishing, skiing and snowshoeing.