State: | Colorado |
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Address: | 3633 Eldorado Springs Dr, Boulder, CO 80303, USA |
Postal code: | 80303 |
Phone: | (303) 441-3440 |
Website: | https://bouldercolorado.gov/osmp/south-mesa-trailhead |
Monday: | 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
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Tuesday: | 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
Wednesday: | 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
Thursday: | 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
Friday: | 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
Saturday: | 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
Sunday: | 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
Mesa Trail is not as extreme as the description makes it sound. If you begin at the Eldorado trailhead off of highway 93 & Eldo Spgs Dr., it is mostly open meadow and will be pretty hot and exposed in the summer, which is better for spring and fall when you want to warm up a bit by the sun. Hike as much or as little of it as you'd like. This area is good for older people who need less steep terrain and for running. If you approach the trail from Chautauqua, it is a short ascent through the open meadow, then you get into the forest and can take the Mesa trail accross the front of the foothills without much more elevation gain. It is one of the most mellow portions of Boulder's hiking system, very beautiful, and lots of options to add on additional portions of trail to your hike.
Awsome place
Lots of dogs and people, so if your dogs don't get along with others then don't bring them. Dog s**t everywhere. Thanks d**kheads. Learn to be responsible before society has to take care of you. Overall, the trail is nice. Sumac thickets near the start of the trail, some ponderosa pines along the hillsides, lots of trail options and offshoots. If you think this review is helpful then hit the like button below. Thanks.
Great hike for a couple from Wisconsin! Made it to the saddle and back in 5 hours. What a great time! Challenging, but totally worth it.
This is a very nice little Park located outside of Denver where a lot of people like to go jog bicycle and even ride horses. Has beautiful views of the Front Range and a large part of the trail system could actually be navigated from a wheelchair. My only negative is the fact that all of a sudden all of these little parks in and around Colorado have now gone to anywhere from a $5 to as much as a $15 day-use fee,, undermining my whole idea of a park and maybe having a donation box instead. Colorado has built up over a Billion dollars in surplus money from Recreational(marijuana) usage why not spend part of that on your park system.
South Mesa Trailhead. Follow us on instagram! Please call the non-emergency police line to report any suspicious activity, 303-441-4444. Mesa Trail can be taken to Shadow Canyon Trail and to South Boulder and Bear Peaks, or north to NCAR (National Center for Atmospheric Research) and...
From South Mesa Trailhead in Eldorado Canyon, I went up Mesa Trail, took a right onto Upper Big Bluestem, through the gate, then up to the left, staying on UPPER Big Bluestem, on up to Mesa Trail, then left down back to the trailhead and parking. Parking fee for non-Boulder County vehicles.
From the South Mesa Trailhead, cross South Boulder Creek and bear left on the Towhee Trail (.1 mile). The Towhee Trail rises steadily through open slopes for .5 miles, then narrows in a brushy gully beside a small stream. The Towhee Trail merges with the Homestead Trail at 1.15 miles, keeps right...
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8 reviews of South Mesa Trailhead "What a surprise! It was our 1st time here, paid $5 for parking in the parking lot. Upon arriving at our chosen trailhead mid-morning on Saturday to be told it was at capacity, Kristin M. and I consulted our phones and came up with Plan B. So we made our way back...
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The South Mesa Trailhead serves the southern end of Boulder's Open Space and Mountain Park land. This trailhead is located near Eldorado Springs on Hwy 170 (Eldorado Springs Drive). Driving Directions. From Boulder (Canyon and Broadway): Take Broadway (Hwy 93) south, past CU's...
Late Season Fall Colors Engagement Pictures. Engagement Session Details: Mid to late October in Colorado finding some remaining Fall colors with a mountain view is challenging. For Allen and Emily we were able to find a spot just south of Boulder that had a view of the front range flatirons.
From the South Mesa trailhead, hike northwest on Mesa Trail. This section is wide and very easy. Turn right onto Mesa Trail, which eventually takes you back to the South Mesa trailhead. Mesa descends into Eldorado Canyon and proves to be one of the most heavily crowded sections of trail in...