Near Bluebell Mesa
First snow of the year in the Flatirons.
Near Bluebell Mesa
Boulder Colorado - Winter Wonderland
Near Bluebell Mesa
Great views over Boulder from the Bluebell Mesa Trail
Near Bluebell Mesa
Good running conditions along the Bluebell Mesa Trail
Near Bluebell Mesa
Great views of the Flatirons from this section of the Mesa Trail

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Bluebell Mesa

3.0 (4 Ratings)
This is alternate ascent is a mellow, forested way to reach the upper Chautauqua trails.
0.4
mi
Distance
242
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.43mi
Distance
242ft
Elevation Gain
0ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
6,153ft
High Point
5,912ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This wide, fairly easy trail branches off the main Chautauqua Trail and briefly heads east with a pause for an expansive view of Boulder, before ascending moderate grades. The trail winds uphill through well-spaced ponderosa pines and affords brief views of Boulder and the Flatirons. This pleasant and shady trail ends at a T-junction, near the southern end of the Bluebell-Baird Trail.

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