1.8 miles
Distance
487 ft
Climb
-481 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
4 ft
Altitude change
5,672 ft
Altitude min
5,681 ft
Altitude start
5,686 ft
Altitude end
-42.6%
Grade max
54.6%
Grade min
3,963 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down

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Detailed Description
Chautauqua Loop is a 2 mile less popular easy route located near Boulder Colorado. This hike primary route and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 2 trails. This route climbs 487 ft with a max elevation of 6,147 ft then descends -481 ft.
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Stats

  • Distance
    2 miles
  • Altitude change
    4 ft
  • Altitude min
    5,672 ft
  • Altitude start
    5,681 ft
  • Altitude end
    5,686 ft
  • Climb
    487 ft
  • Descent
    -481 ft
  • Grade max
    -42.6%
  • Grade min
    54.6%
  • Distance climb
    3,963 ft
  • Distance down
    1 mile

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Trails in Route

Chautauqua3,097 ft
Baseline Trail2,365 ft

Details

  • Riding area
    Boulder Open Space
  • Primary Activity
    Hike
  • Other Activities
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Difficulty rating
    Green
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Physical rating
    Moderate

Directions

  1. Walk south on Bluebird Road.
  2. Continue for 40 meters.
  3. Turn right onto Chautauqua.
  4. Continue for 200 meters.
  5. Keep right to stay on Chautauqua.
  6. Continue for 300 meters.
  7. Keep right to stay on Chautauqua.
  8. Continue for 30 meters.
  9. Keep straight to stay on Chautauqua.
  10. Continue for 30 meters.
  11. Keep left to stay on Chautauqua.
  12. Continue for 20 meters.
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  14. Continue for 20 meters.
  15. Keep left to stay on Chautauqua.
  16. Continue for 30 meters.
  17. Keep left to stay on Chautauqua.
  18. Continue for 70 meters.
  19. Keep left to stay on Chautauqua.
  20. Continue for 10 meters.
  21. Keep straight to stay on Chautauqua.
  22. Continue for 20 meters.
  23. Keep left to stay on Chautauqua.
  24. Continue for 40 meters.
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  26. Continue for 10 meters.
  27. Keep right to stay on Chautauqua.
  28. Continue for less than 10 meters.
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  32. Continue for 30 meters.
  33. Keep left to stay on Chautauqua.
  34. Continue for 10 meters.
  35. Keep straight to stay on Chautauqua.
  36. Continue for 40 meters.
  37. Keep right to stay on Chautauqua.
  38. Continue for 20 meters.
  39. Keep left to stay on Chautauqua.
  40. Continue for 50 meters.
  41. Turn right to stay on Chautauqua.
  42. Continue for less than 10 meters.
  43. Keep right to stay on Chautauqua.
  44. Continue for 20 meters.
  45. Turn left to stay on Chautauqua.
  46. Continue for less than 10 meters.
  47. Keep left to stay on Chautauqua.
  48. Continue for less than 10 meters.
  49. Make a sharp right onto Bluebell-Baird.
  50. Continue for 700 meters.
  51. Turn right onto Baseline Trail.
  52. Continue for 900 meters.
  53. Turn right onto Bluebird Road.
  54. Continue for 100 meters.
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