Chapman Drive
Boulder, Colorado
Address: | ~2034 Pearl St, Boulder, CO 80302, USA |
GPS: |
40°1'12.2"N 105°16'7.7"W Maps | Directions |
State: | Colorado |
Trail Length: | 3.00 miles |
MTB Difficulty: | Beginner |
Trail Type: | Other |
MTB Trail Type: | Doubletrack |
Mountain Bike
A somewhat steep 940 ft elevation gain climb up the backside of Flagstaff Mountain along a disused, double track, 1930's era Civilian Conservation Corps dirt road. Highlights include several vintage stone bridges and views north towards Longs Peak and Betasso Preserve... Also is a great alternative route to Walker Ranch from Boulder when combined with the west end of the Boulder Creek trail and Flagstaff road.Trail and trail head were opened to the public January 2013. Downhill access granted late April 2013. Courtesy of Singletracks.com
More Information
Add ResourceNever modify trail features. Ride trails when they're dry enough that you won't leave ruts. Speak up when you see others on the trail and always yield to hikers, horses, and others coming uphill. Always ride on the established trail.
Read MoreDirections
From Boulder, Colorado
- Head north on 19th St toward Grove St (157 ft)
- Turn left onto Grove St (400 ft)
- Turn right onto 18th St (0.3 mi)
- Turn right onto Pearl StDestination will be on the right(0.2 mi)
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