Bald Mountain Trail
Boulder, Colorado
| Address: | ~429 Sunshine Canyon Dr, Boulder, CO 80302, USA |
| GPS: |
40°2'51.4"N 105°20'28.7"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Colorado |
| Trail Length: | 1.00 miles |
| MTB Difficulty: | Beginner |
| Trail Type: | Loop |
| MTB Trail Type: | Singletrack |
Mountain Bike
The trail is short with a really steep section, that is also short... Ride the trail CCW, about 10 times. Going CW there is a 5 foot technical section that is tough because you're going so slow uphill. The view from the top of Bald Mountain is spectacular, and the trail is nice winding through the trees. You're in mountain lion country (posted at the trail head), so bring your slower friends. Courtesy of Singletracks.com
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Add ResourceNever modify trail features. Ride trails when they're dry enough that you won't leave ruts. Speak up when you see others on the trail and always yield to hikers, horses, and others coming uphill. Always ride on the established trail.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Boulder, Colorado
- Head south on 19th St toward Arapahoe Ave (138 ft)
- Turn right at the 1st cross street onto Arapahoe Ave (0.7 mi)
- Turn right onto 9th St (0.5 mi)
- Turn left onto Mapleton Ave (0.4 mi)
- Continue onto Sunshine Canyon Dr (4.2 mi)
- Turn leftDestination will be on the left(118 ft)
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