Eagle Trailhead

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LOCATION

Turn east from Highway 36, north of Boulder. The trailhead is about two miles north of Jay Road and west of North 55th Street. 

Please check for temporary or seasonal closures and advisories.

PARKING

Parking lot at the trailhead.

TRAILS

Eagle Trail (2.6 mile from Eagle Trailhead to Mesa Reservoir) extends west through Boulder Valley Ranch to its terminus at the Sage Trailhead. An easy loop is provided by taking the Eagle Trail to the Sage Trail (1.8 mile [2.7 for whole Sage/Eagle Loop]). This trail also provides access to the Mesa Reservoir area and beyond to the Foothills Trailhead.

ACCESSIBILITY

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

RESTROOMS

No facilities available.

PICNIC FACILITIES

No picnic facilities.

BIKE REGULATIONS

Bicycles are allowed on the Eagle and Sage trails accessed from this trailhead. 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 REGULATIONS

All dogs must be leashed in the Trailhead Leash Area. Beyond the trailhead, dog control requirements vary from trail to trail, so carefully watch for dog regulation signs at trailheads and trail intersections, and check the Dog Regulations by Area page before your trip. On most OSMP trails in this area, 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. Dog excrement removal is required by law.

HORSE REGULATIONS

Horses are allowed on all trails. On-trail riding is encouraged to protect rare plants and wildlife habitat.

WILDLIFE

This trailhead is named for the large birds of prey that frequent the area and is a wonderful place to view our winter raptors -- bald and golden eagles and many kinds of hawks. Other wildlife includes prairie dogs, coyotes, foxes and snakes.

HISTORIC INFO

• Boulder Valley Ranch is a historic and presently working ranch.

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.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 31 October 2012 09:32