Forsythe Canyon Trail
Trail
1.2 mile
2.0 kilometer
point to point
90% Runnable
Intermediate
Elevation
Ascent:
1'
0 m
Descent: -412' -125 m
High: 7,670' 2,338 m
Low: 7,259' 2,213 m
Grade
Avg Grade: 6% (4°)
Max Grade: 33% (18°)
Dogs
Leashed
Weather
Bad / Closed
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“A Boulder mountain trail, more remote than the bustle of Chautauqua Trail or Sanitas Valley Trail.”
— Wendy SweetFeatures Fall Colors · Waterfall · Wildflowers
Description
The best way to reach Forsythe Canyon Trailhead from Boulder is up Magnolia Road, about a 45-minute drive. The run itself is relatively flat, and only has a few slightly technical areas of rocks. After following a shaded stream, you'll reach a very small waterfall, maybe 15 feet high. Follow the trail (uphill to the left) a little farther and you'll find Gross Reservoir.
Directions: Once you turn off of Magnolia and onto 68, drive for 2 miles then turn right into the parking lot just before FR359. Look for a gravel parking lot with a restroom and a wooden fence surrounding the perimeter.
Directions: Once you turn off of Magnolia and onto 68, drive for 2 miles then turn right into the parking lot just before FR359. Look for a gravel parking lot with a restroom and a wooden fence surrounding the perimeter.
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