Gregory Canyon

 

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LOCATION

Turn south from Baseline Road onto Gregory Canyon Trailhead access road. The turnoff is west of the Chautauqua Meadow and east of where Baseline Road becomes Flagstaff Mountain Road and goes up Flagstaff Mountain.

Download the Circle Hikes Guide (382.04 KB), a brochure with map and description of trails in this area.

Please check for temporary or seasonal closures or advisories.

PARKING

Parking lot at trailhead and parking fee.

TRAILS

Gregory Canyon (1.1 mi; 900 ft.) goes west past the junction of the Saddle Rock Trail, crosses a ridge with spectacular outcrops and views.  It then climbs to a saddle and drops into a drainage to end at a dirt road leading up to Realization Point. Saddle Rock (1.3 mi; 1,400 ft.) branches south off the Gregory Canyon Trail, crosses a bridge and climbs to the junction of the upper end of Amphitheater Trail.  Climbs steeply to Saddle Rock, a spectacular overlook worth a detour.  The trail continues past Saddle Rock to end at E.M. Greenman Trail. Bluebell-Baird (0.7 mi; 340 ft.) branches southeast off the Amphitheater Trail and climbs a ridge, then follows the ridge south past the Chautauqua and Bluebell Mesa Trails to end at the Bluebell Road just behind the Bluebell Shelter. Amphitheater (0.4 mi; 540 ft.) crosses a bridge and goes up a draw past the junction with Bluebell-Baird Trail.  It then follows a draw steeply up past Gregory Amphitheater, a little bay in the rocks where you often see rock climbers.  The trail ends at Saddle Rock Trail. Flagstaff (moderate/strenuous) (1.5 mi; 1,120ft.) starts where Baseline Rd. turns into Flagstaff Road (see map) and the trail follows up to Panorama Point and up to Flagstaff Summit. Crown Rock (0.5 mi; 400 ft.) starts from the Gregory Canyon Trail and goes north to join Flagstaff Road at the Crown Rocks bouldering area.

RESTROOMS

Facilities available.

PICNIC FACILITIES

Picnic facilities.

BIKE REGULATIONS

Bicycles are not allowed on trails.

 

DOG REGULATIONS

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. A dog station is available to aid in the collection of dog excrement.

HORSE REGULATIONS

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

WILDLIFE

Black bears and mountain lions inhabit this area. Many other wildlife species are common including birds of prey, mule deer and coyotes. White-tailed and mule deer are common. Red-tailed hawks, foxes and coyotes are sometimes seen.

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 Friday, 05 March 2010 14:53