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Getting Between Downtown Boulder and the Hill

One Mile, Many Ways to Move

Just one mile connects downtown Boulder and the Hill, two of Boulder's most vibrant neighborhoods, and that short stretch is packed with ways to get around. Walk beneath shady trees, bike along scenic paths or hop on a quick bus ride that gets you there in minutes. Want to stay in the open air but need a little boost? E-bikes and scooters give you a power assist.

However you choose to go, it’s easy, flexible and distinctly Boulder — whether you're coming to or from a coffee shop or eatery on the Hill, a game or meeting at the University of Colorado Boulder or a shopping session or night out on Pearl Street.

Most trips between downtown Boulder and The Hill are under one mile and take less than these times:

	5 Minutes Take the bus, with 5–10 minute wait times most times of day.
	10 Minutes Catch a ride on a BCycle e-bike straight to your destination.
	10 Minutes Lime e-scooters get you up to The Hill and back with ease.
	20 Minutes Enjoy a relaxing stroll, free to make stops along the way.

Accessibility Information: All buses are accessible to people using mobility aids. Lime Assist electric vehicles are also available through the Lime app.

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There are many bus options, but your best bet is the HOP or SKIP!
The SKIP bus: A direct route on Broadway, runs north and south every 5–10 minutes during the day and every 15 minutes in the evening.
The HOP bus: Runs every 20 minutes in a loop, in both directions, connecting Pearl Street, Downtown Boulder Station, Boulder Junction, CU Boulder campus, and The Hill.

Bus Trip Planning & Fares
RTD Trip Planner App: app.rtd-denver.com/nextride
Transit App: transitapp.com
Bus fare can be purchased with these apps or simply by tapping your credit card, debit card or mobile wallet directly on the validator when you board.

Bus Routes

Click to enlarge Boulder Bus Routes From the Hill to Downtown Map

Walking, Biking & Scooter Routes

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11TH ST: This pedestrian path and bridge provide a scenic stroll between Downtown and The Hill.

BROADWAY: This route directly connects Downtown and The Hill.

How To

Check out more favorite walks from Boulder residents: bldr.fyi/walkboulder

Photo by Justin Bilancieri

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ARBORETUM PATH: From Broadway in The Hill, take an easy off-street ride through the Arboretum, onto the Boulder Creek Path, to 13th St, up to Downtown.

BIKE LANES: Boulder boasts many miles of safe and well-maintained on-street bike lanes. Connect easily by bike on 9th, 13th, and 17th Streets.

How To

Download the BCycle app to rent a shared e-bike and find BCycle stations: boulder.bcycle.com

Photo by BCycle Boulder

Scooting

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UP THE HILL: Lime e-scooters are a great option to easily get from Downtown up to The Hill. Take the bike lanes on 9th, 13th, and 17th Streets and Broadway, or ride along the Boulder Creek Path for a more leisurely roll.

How To

Download the Lime app to rent a shared e-scooter: li.me/locations/boulder
E-scooters and e-bikes are welcome on all streets, bike lanes, and paths but are not allowed on sidewalks unless the adjacent street is over 25 mph.

For neighborhood guides with local eats, shops, and attractions, visit these websites.
Visit Boulder bouldercoloradousa.com
Downtown boulderdowntown.com
The Hill thehillboulder.com
@cityofboulder @visitboulder

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