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Efficient burn and awesome views reward as you ascend from Glenwood Springs.


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2.4

Miles

3.9

KM

Point to Point

7,334' 2,235 m

High

5,901' 1,799 m

Low

1,449' 442 m

Up

16' 5 m

Down

11%

Avg Grade (6°)

37%

Max Grade (21°)

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Scout Trail begins right from the eastern terminus of 8th Street just a few blocks from downtown Glenwood Springs. Park there or nearby & start heading uphill! The trail climbs steeply at times. Though there will be no cliffs below you, the trail navigates a steep scree hillside during the most rigorous sections. Expect some loose footing at times.

Just when the trail mellows out on a sagebrush plateau 1,500' above Glenwood, you'll soon come to a T-Intersection with the Lookout Mountain Trail.

You have options to extend from here, or just enjoy the views & call it good with a quick out and back.

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Shared By:

Jason Smith with improvements by Jamin Heady-Smith

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#891

in Colorado

#10,626

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Photos

Looking west down the Glenwood Canyon from Boy Scout Trail
Sep 5, 2017 near Glenwoo…, CO
Trailhead sign including the history of the trail dating to indigenous peoples.
Oct 22, 2022 near Glenwoo…, CO
A chilly evening run up to the top of the Boy Scout Trail. Photo by Ann Driggers
Apr 6, 2015 near Glenwoo…, CO
Michelle & Kylee find a good pace on Boy Scout Trail on a chilly April evening. Photo by Ann Driggers
Apr 3, 2015 near Glenwoo…, CO

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