Boulder, CO: Eldorado Canyon Trail
No ropes required, but a camera is recommended, on this shady and scenic 5.6-mile out-and-back stroll into the heart of Eldorado Canyon climbing country.
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Trail Facts
- Distance: 4.5
Waypoints
ECT001
Location: 39.9307174682617, -105.294219970703
Trailhead starts @ short staircase E of visitor center; switchbacks climb sharply up mountain
ECT002
Location: 39.9337158203125, -105.29248046875
Straight @ Rincon Wall Trail
ECT003
Location: 39.9408988952637, -105.298034667969
Rocky knob overlooking valley is nice spot for early picnic or for dropping layers after climb; bear R
ECT004
Location: 39.9421844482422, -105.298332214355
Huge boulders in pine understory; try your hand at sending a route away from the crowds
ECT005
Location: 39.9423675537109, -105.302116394043
Trail bends S; look N to Devils Thumb and South Boulder Peak
ECT006
Location: 39.9433326721191, -105.308486938477
SE views to Eldorado Mountain; trail turns N down valley
ECT007
Location: 39.943416595459, -105.312217712402
Cross babbling creek; wildflower blooms in late spring
ECT008
Location: 39.9429321289062, -105.313835144043
City of Boulder Mountain Parks boundary
ECT009
Location: 39.942081451416, -105.315048217773
Turn L on Walker Ranch Trail; keep an eye out for cyclists on this popular mountain biking track
ECT010
Location: 39.9415512084961, -105.3154296875
Bridge @ S Boulder Creek; return to trailhead
