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4,313 ft
Distance
37 ft
Climb
-536 ft
Descent
00:15:39
Avg time
-499 ft
Altitude change
5,469 ft
Altitude min
5,968 ft
Altitude max
5,968 ft
Altitude start
5,469 ft
Altitude end
-11.571%
Grade
-44.321%
Grade max
21.741%
Grade min
474 ft
Distance climb
3,767 ft
Distance down
72 ft
Distance flat
00:15:39
Avg time

Viewpoint Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Boulder Open Space
    Boulder, Colorado
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Hiking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #22439 in Hiking [+]
    • #10757 in Trail Running
  • State Ranking
    #745 in Hiking · Colorado [+]
    • #338 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T3 Demanding Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    City of Boulder Open Space & Mountain Parks

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Viewpoint is a 4,313 ft blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Boulder Colorado. Highlights include views. This hike primary trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 15 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 14 miles avg distance
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Viewpoint located?
      Viewpoint is located in Boulder Open Space, Boulder, Colorado, United States. It is part of the Boulder Open Space trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 40.00612, -105.29253.
      ▼ How hard is Viewpoint?
      Viewpoint is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 11.571%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Viewpoint?
      Viewpoint has 37 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 536 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 5,469 ft to 5,968 ft.
      ▼ Is Viewpoint a point to point trail?
      Viewpoint is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Viewpoint?
      Viewpoint is 4,313 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Viewpoint?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Viewpoint. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Viewpoint? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Viewpoint are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to hike Viewpoint?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 21 minutes to hike Viewpoint. The trail is 4,313 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Viewpoint?
      Viewpoint is a very popular trail. There have been 673 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 682 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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