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Bluebell Road

 4 votes
  1. Areas
  2. CO
  3. …Front Range
  4. …Boulder
  5. Chautauqua Park
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Length

1.0 Miles 1.5 Kilometers


Elevation

420' 128 m

Ascent

-67' -20 m

Descent

10%

Avg Grade (5°)

20%

Max Grade (11°)

6,093' 1,857 m

High

5,673' 1,729 m

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Conditions

All Clear 27 days ago
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“Somewhat paved doubletrack heading straight up to multiple trail intersections.”

— Tom Robson
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Overview

Features: Views — Wildflowers — Wildlife

Description

From the northeastern corner of Chatauqua Park, this doubletrack/somewhat paved road heads directly south, almost straight up the contours. Once you've passed the final house on your left, the trail bends to the right and the grade steepens. Eventually, you'll reach an intersection with Mesa Trail, where there is a single pit toilet.

After the toilet, Bluebell Road winds back on itself, making a lollipop loop. This loop connects to the Flatirons Loop trail, Bluebell-Baird Trail, and Bluebell Spur Trail. At the top of the lollipop, the Bluebell Shelter provides shade and protection from the elements. Built in 1923, this structure has been preserved and upgraded over the years and can be rented for events.

Though the views are stunning, this is one of the LEAST aesthetic trails in Chautauqua.

Contacts

Land Manager: Boulder County, CO - Parks and Open Space

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Apr 8, 2018
David M
Mar 20, 2018
Todd Bradshaw
Jul 19, 2017
Josh Korac
1 mile each way. Took Will and Luke 1mi
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Trail Ratings

  2.3 from 4 votes

#16

in Chautauqua Park

#21291

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  2.3 from 4 votes
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#16

in Chautauqua Park

#1,932

in Colorado

#21,291

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A snowy start of the Mesa Trail looking at the first Flatiron.
A snowy start of the Mesa Trail looking at the…
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Flatirons of Boulder, Colorado
Flatirons of Boulder, Colorado
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Chautauqua Park
Chautauqua Park
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Great views over Boulder from the Bluebell Mesa Trail
Great views over Boulder from the Bluebell Mesa…
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Great views of the Flatirons from this section of the Mesa Trail
Great views of the Flatirons from this section…
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This is how you know a run/hike is going to be good, right from the get go. Flatirons from Bluebell Road.
This is how you know a run/hike is going to be…
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The Flatirons as seen from Chatauqua Trail.
The Flatirons as seen from Chatauqua Trail.
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Stellar's Jay
Stellar's Jay
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