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South Foothills / Four Mile Creek Trailhead
Click on the map for a larger PDF map (2.65 MB) LOCATION Turn west from Broadway on to Lee Hill, the trailhead is on the left 0.3 mile west of Broadway on Lee Hill. Please check for temporary or seasonal closures or advisories. PARKING Parking at trailhead on south side of Lee Hill. TRAILS Foothills Trail heads both north and south from the Fourmile Creek Trailhead. Heading north across Lee Hill, the Foothills Trail connects to the Hogback Ridge Trail. Hogback Ridge Trail (1.8 mile) is a loop trail off the western most point of the Foothills Trail. It provides wonderful views to the east as it meanders past intermittent springs, ponderosa pine savannah and through the remnants of the 1990 Olde Stage fire. Heading south from the trailhead on Foothills Trail leads to the Wonderland Lake area and also passes by the Old Kiln trail.
The Old Kiln trail passes by a historic limestone kiln dating from settlement times. Download the following trail guide to learn more about the history and geology of this fascinating area. BUS CONNECTIONS
ACCESSIBILITY This area is identified as being popular with people using wheelchairs. See the RESTROOMS No facilities available. PICNIC FACILITIES No picnic facilities. BIKE REGULATIONS Bicycles are allowed on the Foothills Trail. 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. Dogs are prohibited on the Hogback Ridge Trail. On the Old Kiln Trail and the Foothills Trail south of Lee Hill Road, dogs must be on a hand-held leash. On the Foothills Trail north of Lee Hill Road, dogs must be on a hand-held leash unless they meet the voice and sight control standard and display a City of Boulder Voice and Sight tag. Dog regulation maps are available on the Dog Regulations by Area page. 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 Mountain lions are frequently sighted in this area. Coyotes, mule deer, rattlesnakes and raptors are also commonly sighted. HISTORIC INFO
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 09:23 |
Illustrated Geology Tour for the Old Kiln Trail 
An RTD bus passes very close to this trailhead. See 