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Royal Arch
Hiking Trail
Hard
3.28 mi
1,427 ft
1:41:59
The Royal Arch hike is Boulder at its best. You’ll trek to a natural stone arch with views of the city, the famous Flatirons, and the valley to the east. The trail follows an out and back route. There are consistently steep grades throughout, so most consider this a hard hike. This hike is one of the most popular in the area with local Strava members and visitors from out of town. Take a look at the photos from the community to get a sense of what you’ll see along the way.
Route and Elevation
Segments
| Name | Distance | Elev. Diff. | Avg. Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Lodge to Royal Arch | 1.76 mi | 1,214 ft | 13.0% |
| Restroom to Royal Arch | 1.13 mi | 869 ft | 14.6% |
| Arch | 0.75 mi | 735 ft | 18.4% |
| peak hoping | 1.85 mi | -814 ft | -0.8% |
| Ncar Rd Climb | 0.56 mi | 643 ft | 21.1% |
| Royal Arch Climb Segment 1 | 0.30 mi | 417 ft | 25.7% |
| Royal Arch Climb Segment 2 | 0.17 mi | 246 ft | 26.1% |
| royal arch decent | 0.61 mi | -610 ft | -18.8% |
| Royal Arch to Restroom | 1.06 mi | -846 ft | -15.1% |
| Royal Arch Full Descent | 1.63 mi | -1,089 ft | -12.6% |
| Bluebell Glide | 0.30 mi | -161 ft | -10.1% |