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Bluebell-Baird Trail

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  1. Areas
  2. CO
  3. …Front Range
  4. …Boulder
  5. Flagstaff Mountain
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Length

0.7 Miles 1.1 Kilometers

76%

Runnable

Elevation

312' 95 m

Ascent

-60' -18 m

Descent

11%

Avg Grade (6°)

30%

Max Grade (16°)

6,158' 1,877 m

High

5,846' 1,782 m

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Conditions

All Clear 51 days ago
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“A connector trail at the base of the Flatirons. ”

— Brian Smith
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Overview

Features: Birding — Fall Colors — River/Creek — Views — Wildflowers — Wildlife [Add/Remove]
Dogs: Leashed

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This trail offers connectivity to various trails between Amphitheater Trail at the north end of the park and Bluebell Road at the south end.

From the Amphitheater Trail, this trail climbs steeply to an intersection with Ski Jump Trail. From that junction, the grade mellows noticeably. About half a mile in, you'll come to a four-way intersection with Chautauqua Trail and the Flatirons Loop Trail. From here, the trail descends gradually through the forest to a junction with Bluebell Mesa and Bluebell Road shortly thereafter. The majority of this trail is shaded, making it a good mid-summer choice.

Historical note: this trail was named after Dr. William Baird who donated much of the land surrounding this trail to the City of Boulder in 1908.

Contacts

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

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  3.5 from 2 votes

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First snow of the year in the Flatirons.
First snow of the year in the Flatirons.
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Good running conditions along the Bluebell Mesa Trail
Good running conditions along the Bluebell Mesa…
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The second Flatiron.
The second Flatiron.
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As of 2015, the stream crossing is still washed out from the 2013 flood.
As of 2015, the stream crossing is still washed…
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The rocky start to the Amphitheater Trail
The rocky start to the Amphitheater Trail
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One of several views north through the trees
One of several views north through the trees
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