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The easiest route to the spectacular summit of Green Mountain.


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Map Key

3.9

Miles

6.3

KM

89%

Runnable

8,077' 2,462 m

High

7,607' 2,319 m

Low

633' 193 m

Up

634' 193 m

Down

6%

Avg Grade (4°)

25%

Max Grade (14°)

Dogs Leashed

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Runner Notes

This trail is nice and smooth until the final push to the summit, where it gets quite steep and rocky.

Description

By itself, this isn't a great trail, but it's the easiest route to the summit of Green Mountain, which features amazing 360-degree views from Kansas the continental divide. The trail borders private property at first, which distracts from the wilderness, but the trail is pleasant and the views are interesting.

Of note is the back side of Bear Peak, and the large fire that burned there in 2013.

Travel along pretty easy terrain until you reach the last quarter mile that steeply climbs to the summit. From there, return the way you came or make a big loop out of the MANY trails that converge here.

Contacts

Shared By:

Nick Wilder with improvements by Charles Danforth and 1 other

Trail Ratings

  4.1 from 44 votes

#1

in Boulder

#312

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  4.1 from 44 votes
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Photos

The "sighting disc" at the top of Green Mountain.  Line up the pins so you know what mountain you're looking at.
May 3, 2015 near Boulder, CO
At the summit
Oct 4, 2021 near Boulder, CO
Green Mountain
Jan 7, 2024 near Boulder, CO
View from top of Green Mountain looking towards Indian Peaks.
Jul 13, 2023 near Boulder, CO
A pretty forested section of the Green Mountain West Ridge Trail
May 3, 2015 near Boulder, CO
Easy section of Green Mountain West Ridge
May 3, 2015 near Boulder, CO

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