Turn Pearl Street and Boulder’s creekside paths into a playful course with Crazy Dash — an app-driven scavenger hunt that lets you collect points, complete photo challenges, and explore the city at your own pace. Perfect for families, groups, and anyone curious about Boulder’s streets and skyline.
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A late-afternoon stroll along Pearl Street suddenly becomes a game: pigeons scatter, shop windows wink with prizes, and a phone buzzes with your next clue. That’s the rhythm of Crazy Dash in Boulder — a relaxed, app-driven scavenger hunt that turns the city’s human-scale streets, public art, and creekside corridors into a playground.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Light walking fitness; suitable for most people including families with strollers
Wildlife
History
Boulder grew from a late-19th-century mining and railroad boom and later expanded as an educational hub around the University of Colorado; the Flatirons are tilted sandstone slabs formed by ancient uplift.
Conservation
Respect public spaces and private property while playing, pack out any trash, and follow local ordinances that protect Boulder Creek and downtown landscapes.
Reserve your spot on the Fun City Scavenger Hunt in Boulder by Crazy Dash today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Charge your phone and bring a power bank
The game runs through an app and relies on photos and GPS; a full battery or backup will keep you playing for the full two hours.
Wear comfortable walking shoes
You’ll be on city streets and paved paths for a couple of hours; supportive shoes make the difference between a relaxed hunt and sore feet.
Watch street crossings and bike lanes
Boulder has busy intersections and active bike traffic—pause and look both ways, and yield to cyclists on shared paths.
Start in lighter traffic windows
Begin early morning or midafternoon on weekdays to avoid weekend crowds or events on Pearl Street that can slow progress.
Smartphone with charged battery
Required to run the Crazy Dash app, take photos, and receive host support.
Portable power bank
Keeps your device powered through photo challenges and GPS use.
Comfortable walking shoes
Supportive, broken-in shoes help you cover the city without discomfort.
Light jacket or layers
Spring and fall winds off the foothills can be sharp; winter calls for a warm outer layer.
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