Trip
Hiking – Boulder Open Space
Part of a series of easy - moderate Saturday hikes. This short, easy hike is in the grassland just south of Boulder. The hike includes Doudy Draw trail to Spring Brook Loop.
Contacts
- Sat, May 9, 2026
- Boulder
- Hiking
- Adults
- Easy
- Mileage: 5.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 600 ft
- High Point Elevation: 6,200 ft
- Pace: 1.5 - 2 mph
- 1 (11 capacity)
- FULL (1 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
I will send out a note a few days before the hike with a map, the weather forecast, and any other information.
This hike is an easy hike, a chance to get outside before it gets too hot. We will be hiking at a moderate pace. If you are a fast hiker, be aware that you will need to hike at the group's pace.
We will meet in the morning, and should complete the hike before lunch.
Carpool for those coming from the south: Golden Gate Canyon Rd Parking at the south west corner of the intersection of Golden Gate Canyon Rd and CO 93 in Golden. Meet at 7:15 am for 7:25 departure.
Trailhead meeting: Doudy Draw TH. Meet at 7:45 am. Note that there is a $5 parking fee for cars not registered in Boulder County or do not have a Boulder OMSP Parking Pass.
Required Equipment
You need to bring all 10 essentials, even for this short, easy hike.