Trip
Hiking – Boulder Open Space - Doudy Draw
Doudy Draw and Springbrook is a popular mostly sunny trails with views to the east and south. this trip is a leader in training trip for Anna Liao.
- Sun, Dec 22, 2024
- Boulder
- Hiking
- Adults
- Easy, Easy
- Easy
- Mileage: 5.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 600 ft
- Pace: 2.0 to 2.5 miles per hour
- FULL (12 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
TRAILHEAD INFO:
https://bouldercolorado.gov/trailhead/doudy-draw
All park visitors whose motor vehicles are not registered in Boulder County must possess either a daily or annual permit to park in the Doudy Draw TH parking lot. See OSMP Parking Permits and Fees for details.
meet at 9 am at the Dourdy Draw trail head. There is additional parking across the strett but do not park on the main road.
Restrooms available 0.3 miles south on Doudy Draw Trail or in parking across the street.
This area is closed when conditions are too muddy. Leader will check the trail map for closures and send updates to the group as needed.
DIRECTIONS TO TRAILHEAD:
This trail is subject to closures for mud, so I will check a few days before and send an update if it has been cancelled.
HIKE PLAN: We will meet at the trailhead. We will then proceed on the well-marked trail. There is a restroom 0.3 miles in if anyone needs it. We will have a clothing adjustment stop at ~20 minutes. The route is a lollipop, and we will take the loop counter-clockwise.
TURNAROUND TIMES: We will turn around at 2 hours, if it seems the hike is taking longer than expected.
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/doudy-draw-and-spring-brook-loop-trail
Required Equipment
Bring water, snacks, plenty of layers, traction and trekking poles for winter conditions.