Adventure Awaits in Longmont: Paddle, Pedal & Play!
🧗 Longmont Adventure Sports: Your Backyard Playground

Hey there, neighbor!
Looking to shake up your summer routine? Longmont isn’t just for picnics and farmers markets (though we love those too). From paddleboarding with views of Longs Peak to biking trails that twist through prairie and foothill, this town’s got a wild side—and it’s calling your name.

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🏞️ Thrill-Seekers Welcome: Longmont’s Playground
Whether you’re a seasoned thrill-seeker or just trying something new, here’s how to crank up the adventure without ever leaving city limits:
🌊 Paddle Power @ McIntosh Lake
Grab a kayak, canoe, or paddleboard and float your stress away. With views of the Rockies and a 3.5-mile loop trail around the lake, it’s a peaceful workout—or a perfect place to sunbathe on your board and pretend you’re in Hawaii.
🚴 Gravel Grinding on St. Vrain Greenway
A favorite for cyclists of all skill levels, this scenic path stretches across Longmont with connections to nature areas, breweries, and parks. Bonus: It’s flat, friendly, and great for e-bikes too.
🧗 Climbing @ Longmont Climbing Collective
Indoor climbing with outdoor vibes. Try bouldering or top-rope routes if you’re new to it. If you already own chalk, you know what to do. Don’t miss their yoga classes and training zone!
🎯 Disc Golf @ Loomiller Park
A low-key but totally addictive way to get outside. Pack your discs, rally some friends, and see if you can ace that tricky hole near the trees (you know the one).
🛹 Sandstone Ranch: Ride, Splash, Repeat
From pump tracks and skate zones to trails and splash pads, Sandstone Ranch is Longmont’s go-to for high-energy fun. It’s perfect for scooters, skaters, and kiddos who love to climb, splash, and explore. Bonus: shade, restrooms, and plenty of parking—just don’t forget to pack out your trash!
🎟️ Bonus Tip:
Many of these spots are free or low-cost—just BYO gear and a thirst for fun.

🎉 What’s Happenin’ Longmont
Friday, July 25 St. Vrain Cidery’s FREE Live Music Series 📍 St. Vrain Cidery | ⏰ 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM | 💵 Free ✅ Recurring Friday Night Bingo! 📍 Longmont Social | ⏰ 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM | 💵 Free ✅ Recurring weekly on Fridays Live Music @ The Kuper 📍 Kuper Wine Bar | ⏰ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM ✅ Recurring weekly on Fridays 🎉 53rd Annual RockyGrass Festival📍 500 W. Main St., Lyons, CO 80540 | ⏰ 10:00 AM to 12:00 AM | 🎟️ Ticketed 🎵 Live Music @ The Kuper📍 600 Longs Peak Ave. Unit H, Longmont, CO 80501 | ⏰ 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM | 🎟️ Ticketed 🎵 Indigent Row- Celtic Rock Band at Bootstrap Brewing!📍 142 Pratt St., Longmont, CO 80501 | ⏰ 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM | 🎟️ Ticketed:00 PM | 🎟️ Ticketed | Saturday, July 26 🛍️ Longmont Farmers Market📍 9595 Nelson Rd., Longmont, CO 80501 | ⏰ 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM |Recurring weekly on Saturdays 🎨 Saturday Art Experience📍 667 4th Ave., Longmont, CO 80501 | ⏰ 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM | Recurring weekly on Saturdays 📅 Saturday Sessions📍 700 Ken Pratt Blvd, Suite 200, Longmont, CO 80501 | ⏰ 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM | Recurring weekly on Saturdays 🎨 Talking Swifty Heads @ FestGarten📍 209 Emery St., Longmont, CO 80501 | ⏰ Time TBD | 🎟️ Ticketed 🎨 Team Skinny Guano Album Release Party📍 302 Main St., Longmont, CO 80501 | ⏰ 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM | 🎟️ Ticketed 🎨 Dress Up Downtown: Decades Party!📍 Various Locations, Longmont, CO 80501 | ⏰ 5:00 PM | 🎟️ Ticketed | Sunday, July 27 Wine & Unwind at The Kuper 📍 Kuper Wine Bar | ⏰ 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM | 💵 $30 ✅ Recurring weekly on Sundays Bootstrap LOCO Ukulele Jam 📍 Bootstrap Brewing | ⏰ 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM ✅ Recurring weekly on Sundays 😂 Silly Gooses: Mixed Comedy Mic📍 624 Main St, Longmont, CO 80501 | ⏰ 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM | Recurring weekly on Sundays 📅 All-Level Flow & Restorative Yoga📍 350 Terry St. Ste 130, (east side alleyway), Longmont, CO 80501 | ⏰ 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM | Recurring weekly on Sundays 😂 Silly Gooses: Mixed Comedy Mic📍 624 Main St, Longmont, CO 80501 | ⏰ 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM | 🎟️ Ticketed 📅 French Opera: Dinner and a Show📍 302 Main St., Longmont, CO 80501 | ⏰ 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM | 🎟️ Ticketed 📅 Coming Home to Yourself Through Creative Expression📍 620 Kimbark, Longmont, CO 80501 | ⏰ 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM | 🎟️ Ticketed |
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🚴♀️ Paddle, Pedal, Climb: Summer Adventures in Longmont

Climbing @ Longmont Climbing Collective
Adventure doesn’t always need a plane ticket. In Longmont, it’s waiting just beyond your driveway. So lace up, lock in, or paddle out—and tag us if you discover a new favorite spot 🏞️
🧠 Trivia Answer: C) 4,984 feet
That’s right—Longmont sits at 4,984 feet above sea level. High enough to feel that Rocky Mountain air… but just low enough to still call it “a casual hike.” 😅
-What’s Happenin’ Longmont Team 🌸

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