Boulder Open Space

Trip

Hiking – Boulder Open Space - Woods Quarry Loop Trail

RMOTHG Hike with geology and history commentary and great views across the plains.

  • Easy. No scrambling
  • Easy
  • Mileage: 3.5 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 678 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 6,390 ft
  • Pace: Casual +

Casual+ paced Flatirons hike, with descriptions of area geology & history.  >50% in the shade.  Loop: Skunk Creek to Mesa trail, east to Wood’s Quarry loop, then via Third Flatiron overlook & Kohler Mesa back to Skunk Crk.  Rises continuously to Mesa trail, briefly steep to
the Quarry, narrow trail to overlook. Mainly gradual descent, rocky in places.

his is an LIT for Andrew MacGregor.

We will meet Outside Chase Bank at 603 S Broadway, Boulder, CO 80305
Park in spaces between Bank & Pettyjohn’s Liquor Store.  Meet at 7:45 for 8am departure.

Route/Place

Boulder Open Space


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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Ten essentials.  No water on trails.  Bring hiking boots and pole(s).  Bring hat and sunscreen.

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