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Bluebell Road

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  1. Areas
  2. CO
  3. …Front Range
  4. …Boulder
  5. Chautauqua Park
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Length

1.0 Miles 1.5 Kilometers

76%

Runnable

Elevation

420' 128 m

Ascent

-67' -20 m

Descent

10%

Avg Grade (5°)

20%

Max Grade (11°)

6,093' 1,857 m

High

5,673' 1,729 m

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“Somewhat paved doubletrack heading straight up to multiple trail intersections.”

— Tom Robson
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Overview

Features: Views — Wildflowers — Wildlife

Runner Notes

There's a pit toilet at the intersection with Mesa Trail.

Description

From the northeastern corner of Chatauqua Park, this doubletrack/somewhat paved road heads directly south, almost straight up the contours. Once you've passed the final house on your left, the trail bends to the right and the grade steepens. Eventually, you'll reach an intersection with Mesa Trail, where there is a single pit toilet.

After the toilet, Bluebell Road winds back on itself, making a lollipop loop. This loop connects to the Flatirons Loop trail, Bluebell-Baird Trail, and Bluebell Spur Trail. At the top of the lollipop, the Bluebell Shelter provides shade and protection from the elements. Built in 1923, this structure has been preserved and upgraded over the years and can be rented for events.

Though the views are stunning, this is one of the LEAST aesthetic trails in Chautauqua.

Contacts

Land Manager: Boulder County, CO - Parks and Open Space

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  2.3 from 4 votes

#16

in Chautauqua Park

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#16

in Chautauqua Park

#1,909

in Colorado

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A snowy start of the Mesa Trail looking at the first Flatiron.
A snowy start of the Mesa Trail looking at the…
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Flatirons of Boulder, Colorado
Flatirons of Boulder, Colorado
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Chautauqua Park
Chautauqua Park
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This is how you know a run/hike is going to be good, right from the get go. Flatirons from Bluebell Road.
This is how you know a run/hike is going to be…
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Stellar's Jay
Stellar's Jay
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Trail runners hump it up the main Chautauqua Trail
Trail runners hump it up the main Chautauqua Trail
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Bluebell Road treats users to nice views
Bluebell Road treats users to nice views
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Looking down Bluebell Road.
Looking down Bluebell Road.
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