Bald Mountain, Pines-to-Peak Trailhead
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Recreation Trails Bald Mountain
Bald Mountain and the Pines-to-Peak trail make for an easy hike with distant views in all directions, with few trees to obstruct the view. The remains of an 1886 homestead and cattle farm are found at the trailhead. The area features plenty of parking, picnic tables, restrooms, and benches along the trail to take in the view. Bald Mountain trail makes for a nice easy hike just up Mapleton from in Boulder.
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Distance |
1.5, Loop - Pines to Peak |
Miles |
Physical Difficulty Technical Difficulty Elevation Gain Starting Elevation Max. Elevation Facilities Fees Wheelchair Use Mountain Bikes Dogs Horses Fishing Snowshoe X-Country Ski Agency Trail Map |
Easy Easy 240 6921 7161 Picnic tables, grills, restrooms None Not Accessible Yes Yes Yes None Yes NA / Unknown |
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Highlights |
Excellent views of the region. Meadows and open space, deer. |
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Comments |
Nice off-season hike, benches for relaxing while observing the view. Old homestead remains at the trailhead. Can be windy. Very windy. |
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Bald Mountain, seen from Betasso Preserve Open Space
Photos courtesy of J. Thomas, Colorado Photographer All Rights Reserved©
Directions to Bald Mountain
Bald Mountain is roughly 5 miles west off Sunshine Canyon Dr which is the extension of Mapleton Dr into the foothills.
History of Bald Mountain
Cattle grazing began in this area as early as 1886 with some cattle ranching implements still visible at the trailhead. Miners Frank and John Weist began mining at Bald Mountain in 1896.
Bald Mountain became the Parks and Open Space's first public open space in 1973.
