Denver and the Front Range

Mesa Trail - Hikes

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Mesa Trail is on the southwest corner of the city of Boulder, in Boulder Mountain Park. This trail starts just west of Chautauqua Park and parallels the Flatirons for 6 miles until it reaches CO170, the road to Eldorado Springs. This is another two-vehicle trip, leaving one in the parking area on the north side of CO170 and taking the other to Chautauqua Park Trailhead. Several trails interlock in this park; stay on Mesa Trail, north to south.
How to get there: Drive from Denver on US 36, exit on Baseline Road and travel west on Baseline. In about 1.5 miles you will pass Chautauqua Park on the south side of the street. At the west boundary of Chautauqua turn left (south); follow this road until it dead ends.There is a parking area, but it is often full.
A nice side trip is to Mallory Cave, about 1 mile south of the Chautauqua Trailhead, then another .4 mile west. It is well-marked. There are some exceptional views of Boulder, take a look backward once in a while. Notes:
No water is available along the trail. Facilities are only at the start and finish of the trip.

Created on: 2024-09-10 18:53:14

Last edited by: rhall290472 On: 2024-09-25 15:11:12