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Dry Creek Trailhead

Dry Creek map

 

 

Click the map for a larger PDF map (1.24 MB)

LOCATION

Baseline Road, east of Baseline Reservoir and west of 75th Street.

Please check for temporary or seasonal closures and advisories.

PARKING

Parking lot at the trailhead

TRAILS

Dry Creek Trail is a one mile trail running through grasslands east of Boulder and attracts many dog walkers.  The trail crosses prairie and parallels a creek.

BUS CONNECTIONSlittle-bus

An RTD bus passes very close to this trailhead. See Bus connections in English, Autobuses en espaƱol.

 

 

ACCESSIBILITY

This area is identified as being popular with people using wheelchairs. See the pdf Trails Accessibility Guide (TAP) 2.56 Mb

RESTROOMS

No facilities available.

PICNIC FACILITIES

One picnic table.

BIKE REGULATIONS

Bicycles are not allowed on Dry Creek Trail.

DOG REGULATIONS

All dogs must be leashed in the Trailhead Leash Area. Beyond the trailhead, dogs 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. Be aware that the trail passes near prairie dog habitat. It is illegal for your pet to chase the wildlife. Dog excrement removal is required by law. Dog regulation maps are available on the Dog Regulations by Area page.

HORSE REGULATIONS

Allowed on all trails. Off-trail riding is discouraged to protect rare plants and wildlife habitat.

Photo of Dry CreekWILDLIFE

Prairie dog and raptor nesting habitat.

Before You Go

Please know OSMP rules and regulations.

Please study our six Leave No Trace" Principles to protect the land.

Dog owners: see our special dog page.

Hikers and climbers: Please be aware of all area closures.

Mountain bikers: Follow this link for trails where you can bike.