Ascending Hikes – Green Mountain

This hike is an opportunity to enjoy warmer weather here in CO, challenge us with some elevation gain to increase our stamina and take in scenic views from the summit of Green Mountain in Boulder. This is the sixth hike of an Ascending Hikes series.

For more information on the CMC Ascending Hikes Section: Ascending Hikes Section — The Colorado Mountain Club (cmc.org)

We'll be hiking an assortment of trails in the City of Boulder OSMP with our goal being the summit of Green Moutain. We'll start in the Chautauqua Meadow, taking an approximate counterclockwise route to the summit. We'll experience a variety of terrains, including open meadow, forest trails, and an open, rocky summit area. There will be plenty of scenic views in all cardinal directions along this hike. Green Mountain summit is rather small, so we'll pick a spot off of the summit to stop for lunch/snack. The elevation gain over a relatively modest distance makes this a challenging hike, so our pace will be determined by the strength, stamina, and endurance of the group. We'll make our way down off the summit and continue the loop trail ending up with a long casual "stroll" down a gravel access road to our cars. (Green Mountain Loop - CalTopo)

The Colorado Mountain Club's Ascending Hike Section (AHS) provides an opportunity to make new friends and explore new places in Colorado's backcountry, while increasing your personal hiking speed, strength, and stamina. The section is administered by CMC volunteers.  There is no cost, fee, or scheduling commitment.  There are no dues or elections.  Open to all CMC members.  To join the section, contact the CMC office.

Carpool Place & Time: Meet at the US 36 and McCaslin Blvd Park and Ride - NORTH at 7:30am, depart by 7:45am. (US 36 and McCaslin Blvd Park and Ride - North - Google Maps)

We'll carpool to Chautauqua Park in Boulder. (Chautauqua Trailhead - Google Maps)