Bluebell-Baird Trail
Trail
0.7 mile
1.1 kilometer
point to point
Easy/Intermediate
Elevation
Ascent:
305'
93 m
Descent: -51' -16 m
High: 6,152' 1,875 m
Low: 5,849' 1,783 m
Grade
Avg Grade: 10% (6°)
Max Grade: 30% (17°)
Dogs
Leashed
Weather
Current trail conditions
All Clear
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“A connector trail at the base of the Flatirons.”
— Brian Smith
Features
Birding · Fall Colors · River/Creek · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife
Description
From the Amphitheater Trail, this trail climbs steeply to an intersection with Ski Jump Trail. From that junction, the grade mellows noticeably. About half a mile in, you'll come to a four-way intersection with Chautauqua Trail and the Flatirons Loop Trail. From here, the trail descends gradually through the forest to a junction with Bluebell Mesa and Bluebell Road shortly thereafter. The majority of this trail is shaded, making it a good mid-summer choice.
Historical note: this trail was named after Dr. William Baird who donated much of the land surrounding this trail to the City of Boulder in 1908.
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Land Manager: Boulder County, CO - Parks and Open Space
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