Chautauqua Park
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Recreation Trails Chautauqua Park
Chautauqua Park is a central trailhead for the Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks and feeds a large variety of trails. Chautauqua Park is also a popular spot for locals to jog, exercise, and walk the dog.
Chautauqua Park is also a heavily visited spot for tourists looking to take in the natural setting of Boulder without having to walk too far into the woods. The view of the Flatirons from this location is fantastic and this is a popular spot for any photographer to stop at.
Located here also are the Chautauqua Auditorium, the Dining Hall, ranger's cottage, and park.
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Distance |
0.7, Chautauqua Trail to Bluebell-Baird and Bluebell Mesa segments. |
Miles |
Physical Difficulty Technical Difficulty Elevation Gain Starting Elevation Max. Elevation Min. Elevation Facilities Fees Wheelchair Use Mountain Bikes Dogs Horses Fishing Snowshoe X-Country Ski Agency Trail Map |
Easy - Moderate Easy Varies 5710 Varies 5710 Restrooms at Ranger Cottage None Not Generally Accessible No Yes Yes None Yes Yes |
Feet Feet Feet Feet
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Highlights |
Best viewing of the Flatirons. Great photography spot for visitors. |
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Comments |
Very busy and popular spot for locals and visitors. Parking can be a little tough. |
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Numerous |
Chautauqua Park serves as a central trailhead for a large variety of trails in the Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks. |
Chautauqua Meadow and the Flatirons
The Flatirons in Light Snow
Turn-off to Bluebell Baird
Photos courtesy of J. Thomas, Boulder Colorado Photographer - All Rights Reserved©
Directions to Chautauqua Park
Chautauqua Park is off Baseline road at Grant, at the base of the mountains. There is a small parking area and more parking on Baseline road.
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