Sunrise Wildflower Hike

Trade the alarm-clock groans for a valley bathed in gold. Pack a thermos and watch the day begin together.

Ridgeline Trail, Boulder

Early mornings

The trailhead is quiet an hour before sunrise and the light on the valley is worth every lost minute of sleep. It is a gentle climb, so you can talk the whole way up.

How the night goes

01Check sunrise time and leave forty minutes before it.
02Bring one thermos and two cups — sharing is the point.
03Stop at the ridge and stay until the light turns white.