[[green-mountain-west-ridge-trail-boulder]] is a good trail for kids who want to get to the top of one of Boulder higher peaks. This trail goes to the top of [[green-mountain-boulder]]. The hike is short, it's just 3 miles round trip. Most of the trail is flat, featuring a series of ups and downs until the final push to the peak. The climb to the peak is about 0.3 miles, features a series of switchbacks and rock stairs. Kids can go both up and down these sections with a bit of help. It's pretty common to see families hiking this trail and younger kids (as young as 5) hiking to the top.