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Baseline Trail

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 2.0 (3)
  1. Areas
  2. CO
  3. …Front Range
  4. …Boulder
  5. Chautauqua Park
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“An un-noteworthy trail with the exception of its views and connectivity. ”

Brian Smith
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Miles

0.9

KM

Point to Point

5,848' 1,782 m

High

5,676' 1,730 m

Low

171' 52 m

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6%

Avg Grade (3°)

12%

Max Grade (7°)

Dogs Unknown

Features Birding · Views · Wildlife

Description

This trail acts as a gateway to many other trails in the area. It climbs gradually as it parallels Baseline Road and offers up great views of the Flatirons and Chautauqua prairie. Baseline Trail has its eastern terminus at the main Chautauqua trailhead and its western terminus at the Bluebell-Baird Trail.

Flora & Fauna

This trail is directly next to Baseline Rd., so you won't feel like you're very far from civilization. With that said, the trail leads through the beautiful tall grasses of the Chautauqua prairie and you are guaranteed to see more than a few Magpies.

Contacts

Land Manager: City of Boulder, Colorado - Parks and Recreation

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Brian Smith
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Trail Ratings

  2.0 from 3 votes

#20

in Chautauqua Park

#46566

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Trail Rankings

#20

in Chautauqua Park

#3,332

in Colorado

#46,566

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Photos

Looking at Green Mountain with its Flatirons.
Jul 4, 2017 near Boulder, CO
Enjoying the Baseline Trail at Chautauqua
Jun 17, 2015 near Boulder, CO
Heading west through the Chautauqua meadows
Jun 17, 2015 near Boulder, CO
A dog walker's paradise
Jun 17, 2015 near Boulder, CO
An abundance of wildflowers dot the Chautauqua meadows
Jun 17, 2015 near Boulder, CO
A beautiful day in the neighborhood
Jun 17, 2015 near Boulder, CO

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