Near Lower Big Bluestem Trail
The view near the intersection of Lower Big Bluestem with Upper Big Bluestem.
Near Lower Big Bluestem Trail
Just after sunrise on a partly cloud morning, along the Lower Big Bluestem trail near the intersection with the Mesa Trail.
Near Lower Big Bluestem Trail
Looking back at Bear and South Boulder peaks from the Lower Big Bluestem Trail.
Near Lower Big Bluestem Trail
From the bottom of the Upper Big Bluestem Trail. June 2016.

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Hike Trail

Lower Big Bluestem Trail

3.0 (5 Ratings)
Mellow, low angle, almost lazy climbing on flood-scoured doubletrack.
1.9
mi
Distance
398
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
River/CreekViews
Access Issues
There is no public access from the eastern extent of this trail on Thomas Ln.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.91mi
Distance
398ft
Elevation Gain
17ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
5,886ft
High Point
5,499ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
One of the many east-west trails providing access to the Mesa Trail from the surrounding Boulder area. Specifically, Lower Big Bluestem Trail connects Thomas Ln. to Greenbriar Connector, Bluestem Connector, Upper Big Bluestem Trail, and finally, the Mesa Trail. Lower Big Bluestem starts off very mellow with low angle, lazy climbing up to Upper Big Bluestem Trail on flood-scoured doubletrack and finishes on contouring singletrack as it makes its way to the Mesa Trail. Soak in the unadulterated views of the Flatirons and the surrounding mesa.

Route Conditions

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