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E.M. Greenman Trail

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

1.6 Miles 2.5 Kilometers


Elevation

1,097' 334 m

Ascent

0' 0 m

Descent

13%

Avg Grade (8°)

68%

Max Grade (34°)

8,103' 2,470 m

High

7,006' 2,135 m

Low

Conditions

All Clear 9 days ago
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“A steep trail snaking up the north and western ridges of Green Mountain. ”

— Nick Wilder
GPX File — Driving Directions

Overview

Dogs are allowed on the LOWER section only. They are no allowed past (higher than) the Saddle Rock Trail intersection.
Features: Birding — Fall Colors — River/Creek — Views — Wildflowers — Wildlife [Add/Remove]
Dogs: Leashed

Description [Suggest Changes]

This trail branches left off the Ranger Trail 0.3 mi. southeast of the Green Mountain Lodge. It contours around a ridge, then follows a drainage past the junction of the Saddle Rock Trail. Up until this point, the trail is smooth and pretty easy.

After the intersection, the trail changes character quite a bit. From here all the way to the top is quite rocky and steep, and MUCH harder. After passing a spring, the trail climbs a rocky ridge to a saddle, then switchbacks to end at the summit of Green Mountain, elevation 8,144 ft. Enjoy amazing views in all directions!

Check out the Green Mountain West Ridge Trail if you want an easier option to get to the Green Mountain summit.

Contacts

Land Manager: City of Boulder, Colorado - Parks and Recreation

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Sep 12, 2017
Reed Harrington
From Saddlerock Trail
Apr 13, 2017
Beck Hickman
Only did the lower portion to connect to Ranger trail, as the upper trail is closed to dogs.
Oct 3, 2015
laura Kimble
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  3.7 from 3 votes

#11

in Chautauqua Park

#12085

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in Colorado

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The "sighting disc" at the top of Green Mountain. Line up the pins so you know what mountain you're looking at.
The "sighting disc" at the top of Green Mountai…
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Beautiful views from the EM Greenman Trail
Beautiful views from the EM Greenman Trail
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LOTS of stairs (wooden and rocks) on this section
LOTS of stairs (wooden and rocks) on this section
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Still some snow in May 2015.
Still some snow in May 2015.
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Pretty small stream crossing
Pretty small stream crossing
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Indian Peaks from Saddle Rock with permission from BoulderTraveler
Indian Peaks from Saddle Rock with permission f…
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i did this hike cause it was on the real world! May 23, 2016

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