South Boulder Peak and Bear Mountain Trail

Boulder, CO

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South Boulder Peak and Bear Mountain Trail

This hike is as challenging as any in the high country, but Boulder is famous for rugged and tough climbs and has a population that prides itself on fostering mountaineering traditions. While many locals are drawn to the Chautauqua Park and the diehards rock-climb on the Flatirons or in nearby Eldorado Canyon, fine and strenuous hiking is readily available in south Boulder where, once you have penetrated into one of the steep canyons, there are fewer trail users. Even better, most of the hike is along a heavily shaded trail that your dog will appreciate despite the steep terrain.

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Trail Statistics & Information

ActivityHiking
Nearby CityBoulder
Length5.6 mi
Elevation Gain3,200 ft
Duration6 hours
SeasonBest April to October
Trailhead Elevation5,600 ft
Top Elevation8,549 ft
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