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Homestead Trail
Trail
1.2 mile
1.9 kilometer
point to point
Singletrack
Easy/Intermediate
Elevation
Ascent:
460'
140 m
Descent: -23' -7 m
High: 6,123' 1,866 m
Low: 5,682' 1,732 m
Grade
Avg Grade: 8% (4°)
Max Grade: 18% (10°)
Dogs
Off-leash
Weather
Current trail conditions
Unknown
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“Gain the ridge and some great views on this non-technical trail.”
— Tom Robson
Features
Views · Wildflowers
Description
Starting from Towhee, Homestead Trail heads due west and contours the hillside. At ~.25mi, the trail heads due directly north and switchbacks four times to gain the ridge. Once on the ridge, Homestead Trail is very straightforward. The last semi-technical aspect of this trail is a drop into and out of Shadow Canyon proper. From here the trail contours north, eventually connecting with Mesa Trail.
Flora & Fauna
Contacts
Land Manager: Boulder County, CO - Parks and Open Space
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