The iconic "postcard-worthy" view of the Flatirons.... visible from all over Boulder but unbeatable from the parking lot and trailheads at Chautauqua Park.
Take your pick of trails from the Chautauqua Park parking lot... got 20 minutes? Got an hour? Got 3 hours? There's something for every family! 
Heading up the trail! This kid loves the indoor climbing gym and has been building up his skills. Climbing one of the flatirons was not on our agenda this time but will likely be a future family adventure. If you're not just passing through Colorado and want to get your kids involved in climbing (and other outdoor activities), one great resource to check out is the Colorado Mountain Club and their 
Mid-July is a little late for the best of the wildflowers (come in mid-May to mid-June) but still some great flora along the trails all summer. Can your kids identify the flowers they find?
Almost any trail out of Chautauqua that you pick will lead to great panoramic valley views of Boulder, Denver, and the surrounding area to the East. 
Hiking is great... but, hey, with kids, there are opportunities abound for an impromptu game of pinecone baseball, catching grasshoppers, or whatever ideas come to their minds. So much fun to just pause, slow down, and embrace those crazy ideas and make new memories.
When it's 90+ degrees, anything cold and wet at the end of a hike is refreshing... but, seriously, the homemade ice cream at the General Store next to Chautauqua Park is a must-have treat. If you want a full meal for brunch or lunch, check out the Dining Hall next door with outdoor veranda seating, but for just a (seriously delicious) homemade ice cream or other small treat or souvenir, the General Store is hard to beat! 
Size Guides
SHRED DOG size guides are based on body size not garment measurements. Please note that all SHRED DOG products are designed to layer, therefore each product is cut and sized to accommodate the appropriate layers underneath it.
In general, we have found that one size larger than the child's age is typically what most families choose to allow more room for growth. But to be sure, it is always best to measure.
Measuring Tips
To get the best fitting products please take a few minutes to measure your kid following these simple steps. For all measuring use a flexible tape.
- Chest - Measure horizontally across the fullest area of the chest
- Waist - Measure horizontally around the narrowest part of the waist, (which is about 2 inches above the belly button)
- Hip - With feet together measure around the fullest point of the hip, keeping the tape measure horizontal
- Inseam - Without shoes on, measure from front crotch straight down to the floor and reduce 1/2"
- Height - Measure from floor straight up to the top of the head
- Sleeve Length - Measure from center back across shoulder point and down the arm to the wrist
Girls Insulator and Outerwear Products
All Measurements are in inches.
| SIZE | 4 | 5 | 6 | S (8) | M (10) | L (12) | XL (14) |
| CHEST | 22 - 23 | 23 - 24 | 24 - 25.5 | 26 - 27.5 | 28 - 30 | 30.5 - 32.5 | 33 - 34.5 |
| SLEEVE LENGTH | 21 | 22 | 23 - 24 | 25 - 26 | 27 - 28 | 29 - 30 | 30 - 31 |
| WAIST | 21.5 | 22 | 22.5 - 23 | 23 - 24 | 24.5 - 26 | 26.5 - 28 | 28.5 - 29.5 |
| HIP | 22 | 23 | 23 - 24 | 24 - 27.5 | 28 - 29.5 | 30 - 31.5 | 32 - 33.5 |
| INSEAM | 17.5 - 18 | 18.5 - 19 | 20 - 22 | 22.5 - 24.5 | 27.5 - 28.5 | 29 - 30 | 30 - 31.5 |
| HEIGHT RANGE | 41 - 42 | 43 - 46 | 46.5 - 49.5 | 50 - 53.5 | 54 - 57.5 | 58 - 62 | 62.5 - 65 |
Girls Seamless Baselayers
All Measurements are in inches.
| SIZE | S (4 - 6) | M (8 - 10) | L (12 - 14) |
| CHEST | 22 - 25.5 | 26 - 30 | 30.5 - 34.5 |
| SLEEVE LENGTH | 21 - 24 | 25 - 28 | 29 - 31 |
| WAIST | 21.5 - 23 | 23 - 26 | 26.5 - 29.5 |
| HIP | 22 - 24 | 24 - 29.5 |
30 - 33.5 |
| INSEAM | 17.5 - 22 | 22.5 - 28.5 | 29 - 31.5 |
| HEIGHT RANGE | 41 - 49.5 | 50 - 57.5 | 58 - 65 |
Boys Insulator and Outerwear Products
All Measurements are in inches.
| SIZE | 4 | 5 | 6 | S (8) | M (10) | L (12) | XL (14) |
| CHEST | 22 - 23 | 23 - 24 | 24 - 25.5 | 25.5 - 27 | 27.5 - 29.5 | 30 - 32 | 32.5 - 34 |
| SLEEVE LENGTH | 21 | 22 | 23 - 24 | 25 - 26 | 27 - 28 | 29 - 30 | 30 - 31 |
| WAIST | 21.5 | 22 | 22.5 - 23 | 23.5 - 24.5 | 25 - 26.5 | 27 - 28.5 | 29 - 30 |
| HIP | 22 | 23 | 23 - 24 | 24 - 27.5 | 27.5 - 29 | 29.5 - 31 | 31.5 - 33 |
| INSEAM | 17.5 - 18 | 18.5 - 19 | 20 - 22 | 22.5 - 24.5 | 25.5 - 27 | 27.5 - 28.5 | 29 - 30 |
| HEIGHT RANGE | 41 - 42 | 43 - 46 | 46.5 - 49.5 | 50 - 53.5 | 54 - 57.5 | 58 - 62 | 62.5 - 65 |
Boys Seamless Baselayers
All Measurements are in inches.
| SIZE | S | M | L |
| CHEST | 22 - 25.5 | 25.5 - 29.5 | 30 - 34 |
| SLEEVE LENGTH | 21 - 24 | 25 - 28 | 29 - 31 |
| WAIST | 21.5 - 23 | 23.5 - 26.5 | 27 - 30 |
| HIP | 22 - 24 | 24 - 29 | 29.5 - 33 |
| INSEAM | 17.5 - 22 | 22.5 - 27 | 27.5 - 30 |
| HEIGHT RANGE | 41 - 49.5 | 50 - 57.5 | 58 - 65 |
Boys & Girls Socks
| Sock Size | S | M | L |
| Average Age | 4 - 7 years | 5 - 10 years | 10+ years |
| Shoe Size (US) | 9 - 12 | 12 - 3 | 3 - 7 |
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