Which neighborhood in Boulder has easy access to tree-sheded trailheads?

[Hipchik]

The trails near Knollwood are not very shaded (I used to live near there). BTW there is a reason it's called Sunshine Canyon
You have peaked my curiosity... why the need for "shaded trails"?
You should also post in the Denver forum with Denver questions if you haven't already.

[suzco]

Originally Posted by wheregirl

Hello,

I am considering a move to Boulder. Which neighborhood in Boulder is in walking distance to nice walking/hiking trails that are tree-shaded?

I understand that Boulder is covered with lots of walking trails, but I am specifically looking for the kind of trails with plenty of tall trees and shades from the trees, which neighborhood should I live in if I want to easily get to such trails? Thanks!

For the information, I am young single and I work from home and expensive or not is not a problem. I like to be in a safe and nice area, not in the middle of traffic/noises but not too isolated either. THanks.

You've asked a similar question in so many of the C-D forums over the last few months; you've apparently considered places as diverse as Connecticut, Arkansas, Seattle, Santa Fe, and more. It would be useful if you tell us more about what you're looking for than places to hike with trees, since surely that and safey aren't your only requirements in a place to live.

[wheregirl]

If you hike a lot, and CO has 300 days of sunshine, you would want to reduce the exposure a bit.

Originally Posted by Hipchik

The trails near Knollwood are not very shaded (I used to live near there). BTW there is a reason it's called Sunshine Canyon
You have peaked my curiosity... why the need for "shaded trails"?
You should also post in the Denver forum with Denver questions if you haven't already.

[wheregirl]

I am considering Denver also because it may have a bit more friendly population. Since I figure that that are activities in Boulder that I will be at a few times a months I can either live in Boulder or Denver.

Boulder is beautiful, it would be ideal if not for the high percentage of less nice people in the population. But I figure I can put up with that and maybe find some nice people in Boulder.

Originally Posted by suzco

You've asked a similar question in so many of the C-D forums over the last few months; you've apparently considered places as diverse as Connecticut, Arkansas, Seattle, Santa Fe, and more. It would be useful if you tell us more about what you're looking for than places to hike with trees, since surely that and safey aren't your only requirements in a place to live.

[Hipchik]

Originally Posted by wheregirl

Boulder is beautiful, it would be ideal if not for the high percentage of less nice people in the population. But I figure I can put up with that and maybe find some nice people in Boulder.

Wow. Have you ever been to Boulder? That is a ridiculous and erroneous assumption that people are not friendly. Well, with that attitude good luck. For your sake I hope people can "put up" with you.
I wonder now... are you for real or are you just a troll?
BTW I hike frequently -- often above treeline. I take proper precautions rather than trying to find trails with trees. That is just silly.
(I don't live in Boulder so don't lump me in with all of those horribly unfriendly Boulder people!)

[CosmicWizard]

If shade is a big issue for you, perhaps the west in just not your cup of tea. Many places in the western US and Canada are wide open spaces with very few trees. The easiest ways to get into the trees requires going to the higher elevations, northern latitudes, or living near the coast.

[formercalifornian]

Originally Posted by wheregirl

If you hike a lot, and CO has 300 days of sunshine, you would want to reduce the exposure a bit.

I suggest a wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses, and a light-weight, long-sleeved shirt. It really helps.

[wheregirl]

THanks. I use all of that, the only problem is that where I am, in the summer, it gets so hot under the sun that I can't keep the long-sleeved shirt on. Maybe in CO without the high humidity one can still keep the long-sleeved shirt on in the summer.

Originally Posted by formercalifornian

I suggest a wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses, and a light-weight, long-sleeved shirt. It really helps.

[CosmicWizard]

The best way to stay cool is to wet down a shirt, wring it out, then put it on wet. I learned that trick from the old guys when I was working on a home building crew back in high school.