Royal Arch

  08/19/2008
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  Trailhead: Chautauqua Trailhead (Bluebell Mesa Trail)

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Closest City / Town: Boulder, Colorado

Driving Directions:

bulletTake the Baseline exit off of Highway 36.
bulletHead west on Baseline (go past Broadway and continue up the hill).
bulletContinue on Baseline to the Chautauqua Trailhead (which is located on the left).  You really can't miss it!!!

Hiking Distance: 3.0 miles (roundtrip)

Description: This is a great jaunt anytime of the year.  The hike commences at the ranger station in Chautauqua Park and follows the southward-trending Bluebell Road that is closed off to vehicle access.  From there, it is just a matter of paying attention to Boulder City Open Space signs.  You will gain approximately 1,100 feet of elevation along this switchbacking hike up to the Royal Arch.

Worth Noting: Although you can make this climb year-round, ice on the trail during the winter can make the journey a little dicey. 

 

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