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Mesa Trail

Boulder, CO
303-441-3440
Ranked #13 of 66 attractions in Boulder
4.5 of 5 stars 11 Reviews
Type: Hiking Trails, Trails
Description: Extending six miles with a 440-foot gain in elevation, this trail from Boulder to Eldorado Springs is for ambitious hikers only.
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Boulder, Colorado
Senior Contributor
29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012

There are so many trails with varying levels of difficulty. One can hike their for months and never have to do the same trail twice. My son likes to go up to the boulders and put together benches. It is beautiful and not crowded. More

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Ann Arbor, Michigan
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148 reviews 148 reviews
Reviews in 37 cities Reviews in 37 cities
36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

This is one of the few long trails you will find in the Front Range that is reasonably flat (though not perfectly so; take note of that) and still provides some great views of the mountains. It extends from Chautauqua, just off Baseline Road on the west end of Boulder, south about seven miles to the South Mesa Trailhead on... More

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Boulder, Colorado
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2012

I just don't get the big appeal of this particular trail. OK so in the springtime you might have some wildflowers, but mostly you are hiking through a field with the same view the whole time. There are fare more spectacular hikes close by in the foothills. More

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Boulder, CO
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 5, 2012

Beautiful scenery. Well maintained trail running along base of Flatirons in Boulder. More

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Boulder, CO
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 3, 2012

Great views from a manageable hike above Boulder, backed by the scenic flatirons with views to the front range. It's six miles the whole way but you might do it in pieces as time allows. More

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Boulder, Colorado, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 17, 2012

Stay south of Chataqua to avoid the crowds, smooth trail More

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Colorado
Senior Contributor
33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 23, 2012

This is an easy hike with views of Denver, the Flatirons in Boulder and beautiful trees. Dogs on leashes are welcome. Watch for the ocassional coyote. (make lots of noise and wave your arms if you see one - it'll run away). More

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6 reviews 6 reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 11, 2012
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Gorgeous views of Boulder, the Plains and the Mountains. There are nice wildflowers in the summer and is a relatively easy hike. You can go one way and park a car on the other end or hike in a loop More

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Boulder, CO
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Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 5, 2012
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One of the most beautiful hikes in the Boulder Foothills, especially the Enchanted Mesa area, which really is enchanted! More

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Denver, Colorado
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 29, 2011
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While the trails get busy on weekends, the views are incredible and the hikes range from 1.5 mile loops to 6 miles one way. Go early in the morning in the summer to assure a parking spot. More

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