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Boulder, CO 80306
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Boulder Valley Ranch Trailhead
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LOCATION One mile north of Boulder on Highway 36, then one mile east of Highway 36 on Longhorn Road (a dirt road). The turn-off from the highway onto Longhorn Road is marked with a sign for Boulder Valley Ranch Open Space. Please check for temporarily or seasonal closures and advisories.
Parking lot on south side of Longhorn Road. TRAILSThe Eagle (2.6 mile from Mesa Reservoir to Eagle Trailhead) and Sage Trails (1.8 mile [2.7 for whole Sage/Eagle Loop]) form a loop between this trailhead and the Eagle Trailhead. Heading southward on the Sage Trail you can either take this loop or head westward on the Cobalt Trail below an old smelter of 1930 & ‘40's vintage and connect to the Eagle Trail as it heads toward the Foothills Trailhead. Another option is to pass the Cobalt Trail (0.9 mile) and take the Eagle Trail as it turns up toward the now dry Mesa Reservoir. A loop hike is available in the Mesa Reservoir area by following the Hidden Valley (1.0 mile) and Mesa Reservoir Trails (0.8 mile). Bicyclists and equestrians frequent these trails. ACCESSIBILITYThis area is identified as being popular with people using wheelchairs. See theTrails Accessibility Guide (TAP) (3.44 MB). Located at the trailhead. PICNIC FACILITIESNo picnic facilities. BIKE REGULATIONS Bicycles are allowed on the Eagle and Sage Trails. Bicycles may be ridden only on those trails that are posted with the international bicycle symbol. Other bike trails on Open Space and Mountain Parks DOG REGULATIONSDogs must be on a hand-held leash at all times unless they meet the voice and sight control standard and display a City of Boulder Voice and Sight tag. Dog excrement removal is required by law. HORSE REGULATIONSAllowed on all trails. Off-trail riding is discouraged to protect rare plants and wildlife habitat. WILDLIFE
Boulder Valley Ranch is home to a fragile plant community on the black "Shale Barren" soils. Bell's Twinpod (pictured at right) is a very rare plant that is unique to shale soils of Front Range Colorado. HISTORIC INFO
Please know OSMP rules and regulations. Please study our six Leave No Trace" Principles to protect the land.
Last Updated on Thursday, 21 January 2010 15:40 |
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PARKING

There is an abundance of raptors: eagles, northern harriers, red-tailed hawks may be observed. Mule deer and coyotes are frequently sighted. Many snakes can be found in this area including rattlesnakes and bull snakes.