Name: Boulder Reservoir Trail
Rating: 3.3

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Features Birding · Fall Colors · Lake · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Dogs are not allowed in the park May 15 through Labor Day.

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"The Res" as locals call it, is a scenic trail around the edge of Boulder Reservior in North Boulder. This trail follows the eastern shoreline of the reservoir with very few ups or downs. Views of the eastern plains as well as western peaks abound.

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

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Ben Pontecorvo

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3.3 from 4 votes

#4

in Boulder Valley Ranch

#27580

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3.3 from 4 votes

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#4

in Boulder Valley Ranch

#2,248

in Colorado

#27,580

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Feb 18, 2015 near Gunbarrel, CO

Aug 14, 2019 near Niwot, CO

Apr 30, 2015 near Niwot, CO

Views of the Flatirons from the Boulder Reservoir "beach"

Apr 30, 2015 near Niwot, CO

Near the entrance of the Boulder Reservoir Trail

Apr 30, 2015 near Niwot, CO

Foothills of Boulder from the Boulder Res. Dam

Apr 30, 2015 near Gunbarrel, CO

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Boulder Reservoir Trail

“A tranquil trail that wraps around the eastern shores of Boulder Reservoir. ”

2.8

4.5

Point to Point

5,213' 1,589 m

5,177' 1,578 m

65' 20 m

55' 17 m

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Dogs No Dogs

Features Birding · Fall Colors · Lake · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

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Trail Ratings

#4

#27580

#4

#2,248

#27,580

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