Dakota Ridge
By Jessica Car · Updated April 2026
Perched at the edge of the foothills in north Boulder with immediate access to Dakota Ridge Trail, Red Rocks, and the extensive Foothills Trail network. Some of the best hiking-from-your-doorstep access in Boulder. Homes are primarily single-family with mountain and city views.
Community Anchors
- Pearl Street Mall (4-block pedestrian promenade, 200+ shops/restaurants)
- CU Boulder campus (flagship state university, 35,000 students)
- Chautauqua Park and Auditorium (National Historic Landmark)
- Flatirons (iconic rock formations, 40+ miles of hiking trails)
- Boulder Creek Path (7.5-mile multi-use trail through city center)
- NCAR (National Center for Atmospheric Research) and Mesa Trail
- 46,000 acres of Open Space and Mountain Parks (OSMP)
- Boulder Reservoir (swimming, boating, fishing)
- 29th Street Mall (open-air shopping and dining)
- NoBo Art District (Colorado Creative District)
- Boulder Public Library (main and branch locations)
- North, South, and East Boulder Recreation Centers
- Valmont Bike Park
- Boulder Farmers Market (Saturday, April-November)
- Boulder Country Club (27-hole golf course, Gunbarrel)
- 300+ miles of bike lanes and multi-use paths (Bike Score 86)
Nearby Schools
- Foothill Elementary
- Centennial Middle School
- Boulder High School
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Price Range
$450K$4M
$750K–$1.8M
More accessible end of Boulder
Era Built
1975–1995
19002026
Late 20th Century