Hiking – Boulder Open Space - Woods Quarry Loop Trail

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Hiking – Boulder Open Space - Woods Quarry Loop Trail

Start the day off right with Rise & Grind, the CMC Boulder Group’s new morning hiking and coffee series. Today we'll be hiking to Woods Quarry.

  • Tue, Sep 10, 2024
  • Boulder
  • Hiking
  • Adults
  • Easy to Moderate, Easy to Moderate
  • Easy
  • Mileage: 2.5 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 643 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 6,398 ft
  • Pace: 1.5 mph

For this morning's Rise & Grind we’ll be hiking the Woods Quarry Loop.  Starting from the Ranger Cottage we’ll take the Enchanted Mesa Trail and McClintock Trail to the Woods Quarry Trail.  We’ll pause at the summit for a moment of reflection before descending via the Kohler Mesa Trail.  The route will ascend approximately 643 feet over 2.5 miles round trip.

After the hike we’ll meet at a local coffee shop for an optional cup of coffee, symbolizing a fresh start and the energy needed to conquer the day.

Please note, while this will be a easy/moderate hike, it is not designed to be a beginner trip.  This will be a before-work hike for some participants, so it’s important that we maintain our pace and finish promptly so folks can get to work on time.  Please know your own abilities and be considerate of the rest of the group when you sign up. 

Meetup time will be 6:00 am sharp; please be on time.

Details and directions will be emailed to registered participants.

Route/Place

Boulder Open Space


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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

  • 10 Essentials
  • Sturdy trail shoes or lightweight hiking boots
  • A positive attitude
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