Near Gregory Canyon
Boulder from above, on Chapman Drive
Near Gregory Canyon
Ascending the Bluebell-Baird Trail with man's best friend
Near Gregory Canyon
The trail parallels a stream (turned eroded ravine after the 2013 floods)
Near Gregory Canyon
Trees in the snow on the Gregory Canyon Trail.
Near Gregory Canyon
Hop across rocks here to cross the stream. There is a lot of flood debris scattered around here.

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Gregory Canyon

4.0 (11 Ratings)
A beautiful trail heading straight up Gregory Canyon, one of Boulder's most picturesque.
1.2
mi
Distance
909
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
River/CreekViewsWildflowers

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.18mi
Distance
909ft
Elevation Gain
0ft
Elevation Loss
35%
Max Grade
6,720ft
High Point
5,811ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Gregory Canyon goes west past the junction of the Saddle Rock Trail, crosses a ridge with spectacular outcrops and views. It then climbs to a saddle and drops into a drainage to end at a dirt road leading up to Realization Point.

Route Conditions

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Contributors
Tom Robson