Near May's Point
A view of downtown Boulder, CO.
Near May's Point
A very clear view of LOST GULCH.
Near May's Point
Making use of my Lens Ball to capture a pic OF LOST GULCH
Near May's Point
Stellar views of western Boulder County
Near May's Point
Fun scrambling near the end of May's Point

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May's Point

4.0 (2 Ratings)
An excellent viewpoint off the Boy Scout Trail
0.1
mi
Distance
14
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
Views

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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.13mi
Distance
14ft
Elevation Gain
34ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
6,854ft
High Point
6,811ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
As an extension of the Boy Scout Trail, this makes one of the best bang-for-your-buck trails in Boulder. There's fun scrambling at the end of the point leading to one of the best viewpoints in Boulder with clear views of the continental divide and foothills.

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Contributors
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