State: | Colorado |
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Address: | 105, 3980 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80304, USA |
Postal code: | 80304 |
Phone: | (720) 771-1588 |
Website: | https://bouldercolorado.gov/osmp/national-center-for-atmospheric-research-trailhead |
Monday: | Open 24 hours |
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Tuesday: | Open 24 hours |
Wednesday: | Open 24 hours |
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Hiked to Bear Peak via Shadow Canyon 8/10/2018 while on vacation from Illinois. I’m 53 and in okay physical condition. I hiked with my 18 year old son who is in much better condition.
The trail guide at the South Mesa Trailhead rates this hike as “Advanced”.
I took us 3 hours to get to peak and a little under 2 hours to get back down. My son certainly would have made it much faster without me. I had to make frequent brief stops on the way up to catch my breath.
The high was 88 and it was sunny which made it pretty warm on the exposed sections at the bottom and top of the trail. We each took about 1.5 liters of water with us. I could have used a more.
We had completed quite a few hikes in Yellowstone and near Denver and one in Rocky Mountain NP earlier in the trip. This was one of our favorites. Great views from the top and a real sense of accomplishment when we were done.
It was worth the effort.
Challenging hike but worth the beautiful views. Great climbing rocks on the top.
Great hike. Challenging butt kicker that's super close to boulder. Bring lots of water, you will under estimate the heat and difficulty.
8 miles round-trip and awesome
Beautiful hike, only about 5 miles but the up hill makes for a great workout. Enjoy the views from the top!