Ethan Rambacher
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06/19/2023
Nugget Hill is an uncrowded but beautiful hike close to Boulder.
Ethan Rambacher
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06/19/2023
The trailhead is unmarked and inconspicuous, but has space on both sides of the roads for several cars.
Ethan Rambacher
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06/19/2023
The trail begins climbing immediately up a very rocky, washed-out dirt road.
Ethan Rambacher
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06/19/2023
Higher up on the trail, the terrain is still very rocky.
Ethan Rambacher
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06/19/2023
The forest begins to open up as the trail gains elevation.
Ethan Rambacher
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06/19/2023
Looking up the final climb to the summit.
Ethan Rambacher
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06/19/2023
Views from the final climb to the summit.
Ethan Rambacher
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06/19/2023
Views from the summit looking east towards Boulder.
Ethan Rambacher
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06/19/2023
The summit has great views stretching to the Indian Peaks.
Ethan Rambacher
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06/19/2023
On a clear day you can see Longs Peak from the summit.
Ethan Rambacher
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Looking back down the trail from near the summit.
Ethan Rambacher
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06/19/2023
The trail has diverse flora, including this pincushion cactus.
Ethan Rambacher
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06/19/2023
The summit of Nugget Hill is filled with wildflowers.