Hike or Trail Run on Rabbit Mountain, CO

This is a great hike/trail run in Boulder County. It is located between Longmont and Lyons and is part of Boulder County Open Space. Rabbit Mountain has over 5 miles of trails and 2,733 acres of beautiful open space. The views are incredible as most of your hike you are looking out at the entire Indian Peaks Wilderness area. This area is known for rattlesnakes and they have been spotted right off the trail, so pay attention. Deer, fox and coyote live in the area as well.

The Eagle Wind Trail is 3.95 miles and starts at an elevation of 5,530 feet. It is a loop trail so you end at the same elevation, but gain 472 feet throughout the trail. While the sunsets are amazing from the trail, be sure any photos you take are from the parking lot as the sun sets. The park is open from sunrise to sunset and Boulder County means it. They go by official times that you can find on the internet and will ticket you if you are not down by then. When you are done with your workout, head over to Oskar Blues Brewery in Lyons (less than 5 miles away) for awesome beer and appetizers/dinner.