Stage 1 Fire Restrictions in effect for unincorporated plains areas east of Highway 93 (South Foothills), Broadway, and US 36 (North Foothills)

Measles cases have been identified within BVSD. Visit the CDPHE measles website for more information.

Friday, March 13 and Saturday, March 14, Red Flag Warning. No Open Burning in Boulder County.

Boulder Canyon Trail
Boulder Canyon Trail

Boulder Canyon Trail

A section of the Boulder Canyon Trail is closed because a hole has formed under the path leading to a bridge. The closure is at the bridge a quarter-mile east of Fourmile Canyon Drive. Staff are assessing the damage and will coordinate with engineers to make repairs.

The Boulder Canyon Trail is a 2.6 mile trail that follows along Boulder Creek. The trail connects with the Boulder Creek Path into Boulder.

Trails

  • Boulder Canyon Trail
    2.3 miles – Easy
    Hiking Allowed Dogs Allowed Bikes Allowed E-bikes Allowed Horses Allowed

Parking Areas

There are several informal parking areas located along CO 119/Boulder Canyon Drive.

Boulder Creek Path and Chapman Drive Trailhead

The eastern end of the Boulder Canyon Trail connects with the Boulder Creek Path that is managed by the City of Boulder.

The western end of the trail connects to the Chapman Drive Trailhead that is also managed by the City of Boulder.

Visitation Numbers

Visitation by Day of Week

Bar graph showing visitation by day of the week on the Boulder Canyon Trail. The most visits were on Saturday (21%) and Sunday (21%).

Visitation by Hour

Bar chart showing 9am-noon is the busiest hour on weekends and 11am-noon on weekdays.

Visitation by Month

Line graph showing visitation by month. May through September were the busiest months.

Contact Us

Parks & Open Space

303-678-6200
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Monday-Friday

Office Location

5201 St. Vrain Road
Longmont, CO 80503

Office Hours

8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Monday-Thursday
Friday by phone, email, or appointment only.

Parks are open sunrise to sunset

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