Coalton Trail
Boulder, Colorado
| Address: | ~Community Ditch, Boulder, CO 80303, USA |
| GPS: |
39°57'16.8"N 105°12'46.3"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Colorado |
| Trail Length: | 6.00 miles |
| MTB Difficulty: | Beginner |
| Trail Type: | Out & Back |
| MTB Trail Type: | Doubletrack |
Mountain Bike
This is a very mild trail from a technical standpoint, and is mostly flat other than one very steep (though short) hill. This trail isn't anything special, but it can be used to link the Meadowlark Trail and the High Plains Trail. Courtesy of Singletracks.com
Never 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 left at the 1st cross street onto Arapahoe Ave (0.6 mi)
- Turn right onto US-36 E/28th St/Denver Boulder TurnpikeContinue to follow US-36 E/Denver Boulder Turnpike(6.6 mi)
- Take the McCaslin Blvd exit (0.2 mi)
- Keep right at the fork, follow signs for Mc Caslin Blvd S/Marshall Rd W and merge onto McCaslin Blvd (0.1 mi)
- Turn right onto CO-170/Marshall Rd (2.2 mi)
- Turn left onto S 66th St (1.3 mi)
- Turn right (0.3 mi)
- Turn right (0.2 mi)
- Continue straight (0.7 mi)
- Continue straight (213 ft)
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