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It is Handicap Accessible It becomes a fantastic 8.5 8.5 Chautauqua Loop Green Mtn Summit 7.5 7.5 pine forests, loaded with the most popular trail in kingdom of rock castles and 7.5 8.5 8.5 7.5 7.58.5 8.5 6.5 6.5 trees for kids to scramble wildflowers and birds. The Boulder for a reason. You’ll Parking Fee $ 6.5 7.5 7.5 adventure starts right away, 6.5 6.57.5 start at the Chautauqua 7.5 5.5 5.5 over, climb on and hide Bear Peak Boy Scout South Mesa Wood’s Quarry .2 .6 1 1.4 1 3 5 5.5 as you cross two bridges over the clear, babbling South Boulder Creek. In the springtime, keep Trailhead, take Bluebell Road to the Bluebell Shelter, then follow signs for the Royal Arch Trail. behind. Take a brief detour on 6.5the Sensory Trail, where signage will instruct you to smell the 8.56.5 5.5 8.5 5.56.5 6.5 0 .4 .8 1.2 Biking Trail, Too your eyes peeled for domestic irises, 0planted by1 homesteaders 2 over3 100 years ago. The terrain .5 is often1.5 stair-stepper-like, 2.5 so be prepared to have some “are we there yet?” moments. 8.5 bark of a ponderosa pine, listen for birds of prey or take a seat to “rest8.5 and remember family and 5.5 7.55.5 7.5 5.5 5.5 .2 .6 1 1.4 1 3 5 friends.” The trail entrance is located across .2 from.6 the Flagstaff 1 Nature Center, great for children 0 .2 .4 .6 .8 7.5 7.5 Directions: Use Google Maps for navigation to parking at “South Mesa Trailhead.” Directions: Use Google Maps for navigation to parking at “Chautauqua Trailhead.” See reverse Restroom and open May-Sept., Fri-Sun, 10:30am-4pm. 6.5 6.5 for information on the Park-to-Park shuttle, available Memorial Day–Labor Day. 6.5 6.5 Cars not registered in Boulder County must pay a $5 parking fee at the parking lot. Mallory Cave Marshal Mesa 5.5 5.5 † Directions: Use Google Maps for navigation to parking at “Flagstaff Nature Center.” The trail Fishing 5.5 5.5 .5 1.5 2.5 0 .2 .4. .6 starts directly across the street from here. Sawhill Ponds 8.5 8.5 0 1 2 3 .5 1.5 2.5 Mallory Cave Trail Woods Quarry Trail Mallory Cave Marshal Mesa Great for Winter Hiking 7.5 7.5 Cars not registered in Boulder CountySouth Mesamust pay a $5 parking fee at the parking lot. Wood’s Quarry 8.5 8.5 8.5 6.5 6.5 7.5 8.5 8.5 Chautauqua Loop Green Mtn Summit 7.5 7.5 Served by Park-to-Park Bus 5.5 5.5 Sawhill Ponds 6.5 7.5 7.5 .2 .6 1 1.4 0 .5 1 1.5 2 2.5 8.5 8.5 Sawhill Ponds 6.5 6.5 The Chautauqua Trailhead is very popular and 5.5 6.5 6.5 7.5 0 .4 .8 1.2 7.5 parking is scarce. You can avoid the congestion 8.5 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5 .2 .6 1 1.4 0 .5 1 1.5 2 2.5 Bear Peak Boy Scout 6.5 6.5 by taking the Park-to-Park bus Memorial Day– 7.5 0 1 2 3 .5 1.5 2.5 8.5 8.5 6.5 5.5 5.5 Labor Day. See more information on reverse. Rangeview/Ute Royal Arch .2 .6 1 1.4 1 3 5 For a few years, this entire 7.5 7.5 Discover an old stone 5.5 trail was closed to protect 8.5 8.5 0 .4 .8 1.2 quarry where large 6.5 6.5 a rare colony of bats from † Must have a valid fishing license. Learn more at cpw.state.co.us. sandstone slabs have been Rangeview/Ute Royal Arch 7.5 7.5 Sometimes you need a bit of Sawhill Ponds white-nose fungus infection. 5.5 5.5 rearranged into an outdoor .5 1.5 2.5 0distance .2 from the .4. mountains .6 8.5 These days the trail is open, 8.5 6.5 6.5 8.5 livingMallory roomCave by a few creative Marshal Mesa to fully take in their while the cave at the end 7.5 7.5 5.5 5.5 folks. Bring a picnic to fully grandeur. This peaceful spot 7.5 8.5 8.5 is guarded from human .2 .6 1 0 .2 .4 .6 .8 enjoy this unique spot. Start east of town is perfect for 6.5 entry with a rather artfully 6.5 6.5 7.5 on Bluebell Road, then take 7.5 Chautauqua Loop Greenthat purpose, Mtn Summit with unfettered 5.5 designed iron gate. The terrain of this trail is steep, heading up the mountainside5.5 for spectacular 5.5 the Mesa Trail to a fork, then go right on Woods Quarry. After enjoying the scenic viewpoint, head 6.5 6.5 views, .2 and the .6last section 1 is a bit of a scramble to reach the cave. Mallory0 Cave .2 Trail is .4 one of .6 .8 vistas of the and the 0 .4 .8 1.2 8.5 8.5 back down on the loop to pass by a mysterious, old stone cabin. massive peaks beyond — all 5.5 5.5 several in a network that leaves from the parking lot of the National Center for Atmospheric .2 .6 1 1.4 0 .5 1 1.5 2 2.5 7.5 7.5 reflected in a collection of 18 Directions: Use Google Maps for navigation to parking at “Chautauqua Trailhead.” See reverse for Research (NCAR). South Mesa Wood’s Quarry ponds. This area was a mine in the 1960s and 70s. The ponds are now protected wetlands information on the Park-to-Park shuttle, available Memorial Day–Labor Day. 6.5 6.5 Directions: Use Google Maps for navigation to parking at “NCAR.” 8.5 8.5 and a bird-watching hot spot (especially in March when waterfowl migrate through). The trails are 5.5 5.5 flat, easy, wheelchair accessible and replete with wildlife in every season. South Mesa Wood’s Quarry 7.5 .2 .6 1 1.4 7.5 1 3 5 Range View/Ute Trails Bear Peak Rangeview/Ute Royal Arch 8.5 8.5 6.5 6.5 Directions: Use Google Maps for navigation to parking at “Sawhill Ponds Trailhead.” $ Bear Peak Boy Scout

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5.5 5.5 porch or inside next to the cozy fireplace; and theChautauqua Auditorium, an acoustically out on the Chautauqua Trail, you’ll find that the hike is steeper than it appears, so take your 8.5 Directions: Use Google Maps for navigation to parking at “Gregory Canyon8.5 Trailhead.” time. .2 The trails.6 wind1 in and1.4 out of pine forests and grassy meadows. Stop0 to smell .5 a1 fragrant 1.5 2 2.5 7.5 7.5 exceptional venue for summertime concerts. You can also picnic on the grassy lawn of ponderosa pine trunk, have a seat on a sun-warmed boulder and admire the city views below. Rangeview/Ute CarsRoyal notArch registered in Boulder County must pay a $5 parking fee at the parking lot.

6.5 6.5 Chautauqua Park. Plan to spend time here before or after your hike. Directions: Use Google Maps for navigation to parking at “Chautauqua Trailhead.” See reverse 8.5 8.5 Photos, left to right: Rich Grant, Wendy Marie Stuart, NOAA ESRL, Nina B/Shutterstock.com, Jonathan B. Auerbach, 5.5 Emiliano Lake-Herrera, Dave Sutherland, Phillip Yates, Ann G. Duncan, Ann G. Duncan, Dave Sutherland,5.5 Gwen Gray, for information on the Park-to-Park shuttle, available Memorial Day–Labor Day. 7.5 7.5 Emma0 Zilber (emmazphotography.com),1 2 3 Erin Byrne, Traci Schaeffer, Andrew Magill-Flickr Creative Commons, .5 Rich Grant1.5 2.5 Rangeview/Ute Royal Arch 6.5 6.5

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at bouldercolorado.gov/osmp/leave-no-trace. y w mountains with trails outside its back door. It drew guests who retreated into the piney hills for exercise, fresh air and H Stick to the Trail Traveling on the trail leaves room for wildlife and their homes. Shortcutting sunshine. In 1898, the was built at the foot of the red rock formations known as the Flatirons. trails causes . Be ready to get muddy and step right through It was a family retreat created in the tradition of national of the time, focusing on culture, music and puddles. Boots dry overnight; plants take years to recover. nature. In 1967, Boulder became the first city in the U.S. to tax itself to acquire funds to be used specifically for the Winter Hiking Share Our Trails acquisition, management and maintenance of open space. We all enjoy the outdoors in different ways. Pay attention, expect to Enjoy fewer hikers, encounter others and be courteous. Yield to all. Boulder continues to passionately protect some 45,000 acres of unspoiled open space, which visitors can access via bright-blue skies and the Dogs 300 miles of hiking and biking trails. We welcome you to this outdoor playground. occasional quiet blanket On most trails, visitors can walk their dogs on leash. If dog guardians wish to walk their dogs off leash, they must be registered in Boulder’s Voice and of snow. Snow cleats Sight Tag Program. Learn more at voiceandsight.org. recommended. FIRST STOP: RANGER COTTAGE

Before your hike, visit the Ranger Cover photos (clockwise from top): Dave Sutherland, Kerry Hargrove/ Cottage at the Chautauqua Trailhead Shutterstock.com, Abbie Youngs, Thomas Mangan, NOAA ESRL, Denise Chambers, Stephen Collector, Cathy Keifer/Shutterstock.com, Denise for maps, brochures, friendly advice Chambers, GoLite, Boulder Open Space Mountain Parks; Right: Boulder Convention and Visitors Bureau Stephen Collector; Left: Laura Hobbs/Boulder CVB 2440 Pearl St. Boulder, CO 80302 and educational displays. You can view 800.444.0447 | 303.442.2911 local animal specimens and touch pelts. BoulderColoradoUSA.com There’s also a public restroom and a City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks 303.441.3440 place to fill your water bottle. osmp.org