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South Boulder Peak

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 4.1 (8)
  1. Areas
  2. CO
  3. …Front Range
  4. …Boulder
  5. South Mesa
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“A ridgetop trail connecting two Front Range peaks. ”

Brian Smith
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KM

Point to Point

8,534' 2,601 m

High

8,197' 2,498 m

Low

337' 103 m

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24%

Avg Grade (13°)

44%

Max Grade (24°)

Dogs Leashed

Features Birding · Fall Colors · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Description

This trail helps create connectivity between the summits of South Boulder Peak and Bear Peak. It begins at a three-way intersection with Shadow Canyon trail and Bear Peak. From the intersection, this trail climbs continuously more steeply to the west, up the eastern flank of South Boulder Peak.

Contacts

Land Manager: City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks

Shared By:

Brian Smith
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Trail Ratings

  4.1 from 8 votes

#2

in South Mesa

#10247

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  4.1 from 8 votes
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Trail Rankings

#2

in South Mesa

#831

in Colorado

#10,247

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Photos

Looking out at Bear Peak and Green Mountain from the top of South Boulder Peak.
Mar 3, 2024 near Boulder, CO
Sick view from Peak 1.
May 28, 2022 near Boulder, CO
Finally Reached the Summit!
Oct 14, 2017 near Boulder, CO
Top of Shadow Canyon, just before South Boulder Peak at dawn.
Sep 16, 2021 near Boulder, CO
Once you get to the runnable section inside the burned area, the lung-busting climb is almost over. You're not far from the saddle and great views of Walker Ranch.
Jun 15, 2015 near Boulder, CO

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May 30, 2020
David Seco
Jun 15, 2019
Stacey Martin
May 4, 2019
Logan Shaver
Apr 27, 2019
Alex Ross
Jan 26, 2019
Amanda Plunkett
deep snow 7mi
Jun 13, 2018
Jessica Zacarias
Jun 8, 2018
Gillian LaMar
Dec 10, 2017
K.C. Harpring
S Boulder Peak from Mesa trailhead 8.6mi

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