BOULDER – Jasper Reservoir in the Indian Peaks Wilderness Area on the Boulder Ranger District is currently drained for operational maintenance of the reservoir. Please be advised that if you are planning to hike or camp in the area that the lake has been emptied and the lake bottom is muddy. Visitors will need to … Continue reading
Category Archives: Hiking/Backcountry
Closure lifted early for Jenny Creek restoration and motorized trail reroute project
BOULDER, Colo. – The Boulder Ranger District will reopen the Jenny Creek area near Rollins Pass this Saturday, Sept. 20. The area has been temporarily closed for creek and trail restoration work. The contract work was completed earlier than anticipated, allowing a shorter closure period. The Jenny Creek motorized trail (FST 808.1) follows the historic … Continue reading
Colorado’s scenic waterfall hikes
August 28, 2014 Sometimes the best satisfaction at the end of a tough hike, besides that “ah, I’ve made it!” moment, is being greeted with amazing views. And nothing quite adds to the views of stunning mountain valleys and peaks like a tall, cascading waterfall. Colorado is filled with beautiful mountain waterfalls that are not … Continue reading
Hessie Trailhead Shuttle stop move and schedule change starts Sept. 6
Shuttle will now run 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekends and stop at the Nederland Park-n-Ride Boulder County’s free shuttle service to and from the Hessie Trailhead in the Indian Peaks Wilderness Area will move from its current location at Nederland Middle/Senior High School to the RTD Park-n-Ride, 300 Jackson St., just off of … Continue reading
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