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Green Mountain via Gregory Canyon
A loop to the top of Boulder's most iconic mountain.
Severe Trail Running
- Distance
- 7.7 km
- Ascent
- 707 m
- Descent
- 707 m
Walker Ranch Loop
Boulder
An iconic trail run above Boulder.
Trail Running Difficult
- Distance
- 13 km
- Ascent
- 496 m
- Descent
- 496 m
- Duration
- 1-2 hrs
- Low Point
- 2 km
- High Point
- 2.2 km
- Gradient
- 8˚
Walker Ranch is an iconic trail located just up the mountains from Boulder. This 7.8-mile loop packs in a whopping 1,600 feet of climbing and descending, thanks to some steep pitches. Runners will have to negotiate a few staircases along this loop.
Description
In between the tough climbs, the trail has many technical boulder-filled rock gardens with a few sections of flowy trail interspersed.
The views are also spectacular, with some glimpses of big-mountain views and a section of trail that runs along a raging mountain stream. Walker Ranch truly has something of everything, which has helped it remain such a perennial favorite.
Sources: https://bouldercounty.gov/open-space/parks-and-trails/walker-ranch/ https://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/walker-ranch/ https://backcountrypost.com/threads/walker-ranch-loop-boulder-co.5812/
Difficulty
Difficult
Medium Exposure
The trail contains some obstacles such as outcroppings and rock which could cause injury.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
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Extreme Trail Running
- Distance
- 15 km
- Ascent
- 849 m
- Descent
- 849 m
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Severe Trail Running
- Distance
- 4.9 km
- Ascent
- 386 m
- Descent
- 386 m
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