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Lots of steps lead towards the Green Mountain summit.


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Map Key

1.2

Miles

1.9

KM

49%

Runnable

7,883' 2,403 m

High

6,739' 2,054 m

Low

1,144' 349 m

Up

0' 0 m

Down

19%

Avg Grade (11°)

35%

Max Grade (19°)

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Runner Notes

A steep and continuous climb, but easier than the E.M. Greenman Trail if you're headed to the summit of Green Mountain.

Description

Though very steep, this trail is fairly smooth and well-made. Tons of steps (wooden and rocks) get tiring, but the footing is more secure than the E.M. Greenman Trail (another popular route to the summit of Green Mountain). Be sure to turn around and enjoy the views as you get higher. Boulder shines below and peaks of the continental divide loom in the distance.

At the end, you'll intersect with Green Mountain West Ridge which you can take a short ways to the summit (don't miss it!).

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Nick Wilder

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Green Mountain Lodge on Ranger.
Nov 27, 2023 near Boulder, CO
Ranger Trail
Nov 27, 2023 near Boulder, CO
Fast cruising on this part of the trail - it's much harder up higher!
May 3, 2015 near Boulder, CO
Steep and rocky section of Ranger Trail
May 3, 2015 near Boulder, CO

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Feb 11, 2024
Atsuko Ohtake
Oct 8, 2023
Kaylee M
Nov 20, 2022
Trevor Edie
Well traveled despite the snow. 1.2mi
Jul 6, 2021
Laura N
3mi — 1h 45m
Apr 18, 2020
Stephen Bush
14.9mi — 6h 17m
Jun 19, 2016
Kaylee M
Aug 8, 2015
Gus Delaporte
Jul 28, 2015
Chris Rozoff
Includes miles in city, and other trails to get up to top of Green Mountain. Very enjoyable run. 10mi
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