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Hiking – Boulder Open Space - Woods Quarry - Skunk Creek Loop

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Hiking – Boulder Open Space - Woods Quarry - Skunk Creek Loop

Loop: Skunk Creek to Mesa trail, East to Woods Quarry, then via Third Flatiron overlook and Kohler Mesa back to Skunk Creek trailhead. Rises continuously to Mesa trail, briefly steep to the Quarry, narrow trail to overlook. Mainly gradual descent, rocky in places. Casual+ paced Flatirons hike, with smatterings of area geology & history. >50% in the shade

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Andrew MacGregor
Andrew MacGregor
Primary Leader
  • Easy
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 3.5 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 678 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 6,790 ft
  • Pace: Easy to moderate

6:45 am meet for 7 am start. 603 S Broadway, Boulder, CO 80305. Park in spaces between Bank & Pettyjohn’s Liquor Store. Short carpool to Skunk Creek trailhead on Hollyberry Lane.

Restroom Stop prior to meeting: King Soopers, 100 yd. west of Chase Bank. Bathrooms inside on right at front.

Route/Place

Boulder Open Space

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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Ten essentials. Hiking pole(s), water, hat, hiking boots, sunscreen.

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