Page Type:
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Trailhead |
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Lat/Lon:
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39.99960°N / 105.2833°W |
County:
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Boulder |
Season:
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Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter |
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Elevation:
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5678 ft / 1731 m |
Trailhead Overview
Chautauqua Park is Boulder's gateway to their extensive Open Space and Mountain Parks system. This area encompasses thousands of acres of forested foothills west of town, including the Boulder Group, and the world famous Flatirons.Driving Directions
From Downtown Boulder (Canyon and Broadway):Take Broadway (Hwy 93) south 1.4 miles, past CU's campus, to Baseline Rd. Turn right (west) on Baseline and proceed 1.0 mile up Baseline. The entrace to Chautauqua is on the left, just past 9th St. The small lot usually fills early. You can overflow park along the south side of Baseline, past the entrance to Chautauqua.
From Denver:
Take US36 west from Denver (near I-25 and I-76), to Baseline Rd. Exit from US36 and turn left (west) on Baseline and proceed 1.4 mile up Baseline. The entrace to Chautauqua is on the left, just past 9th St. The small lot usually fills early. You can overflow park along the south side of Baseline, past the entrance to Chautauqua.
External Links
Official Sites:Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks Website
Boulder Country Open Space Rules and Regulations
Weather:
NOAA Weather - Boulder
Webcams:
University of Colorado Webcams
9News Boulder Cam
Webcam from University Bikes - 9th and Pearl