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Eldorado Canyon State Park

Colorado · CO

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  • Operator:(303) 494-3943
  • Address:9 Kneale Road, Eldorado Springs, CO 80025 · CO
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About

A canyon with tall sandstone cliffs near Boulder, known for rock climbing. Hike, picnic by South Boulder Creek and climb.

Source: cpw.state.co.us

From Wikipedia

Eldorado Canyon State Park is part of the Colorado State Park system. It was established in 1978 and is located in Boulder County south of the city of Boulder. The park consists of two areas, the Inner Canyon and Crescent Meadows. The park encompasses 885 acres (3.6 km2) with a variety of recreation opportunities available. Eldorado Canyon is home to one of the world's most accessible and comprehensive rock climbing areas. This state park is open during daylight hours only, visitors are expected to leave before dusk. Timed vehicle entry reservations are required on weekends and federal holidays between May 1 and October 1.

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Trails

All trails in Eldorado Canyon State Park
Crags Hotel Ruins and Continental Divide Overlook

Crags Hotel Ruins and Continental Divide Overlook

Eldorado Springs3.7 mi1,175 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: ModerateOut & Back
Eldorado Canyon

Eldorado Canyon

Eldorado Springs0.5 mi272 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: EasyOut & Back
Eldorado Canyon Trail

Eldorado Canyon Trail

Eldorado Springs6.2 mi2,657 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: DifficultOut & Back
Fowler Trail

Fowler Trail

Eldorado Springs4.0 mi745 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: ModerateOut & Back

Walker Ranch Loop

0.4 mi
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