Gregory Canyon, Ranger, E.M. Greenman, Green Mountain Saddle Rock, Amphitheater Loop is a 5 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Boulder, Colorado that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as difficult. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from March until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
dogs on leash
birding
hiking
nature trips
trail running
walking
views
wild flowers
Directions from Highway 36: Gregory Canyon Trailhead Access: Take the Baseline Road exit and travel west toward the mountains. Follow Baseline Road 1.5 miles passed the entrance for Chautaugua Park to the Gregory Canyon Trailhead. Turn left into the parking lot on a dirt road. A parking fee is charged at this trailhead for vehicles not registered in Boulder County or not displaying a Boulder Resident Permit. (Permits can be obtained at the trailhead or at the Chautaugua Park Rangers Cottage.) From the Gregory Canyon Trailhead follow the Gregory Canyon Trail to the Ranger Trail. The Ranger Trail will lead to the Greenman Trail.
Great hike, not too hard. Beautiful views!!! Only gave 4 stars since it crosses the road at multiple points, and I’d rather stay out in the wilderness if I’m gonna hike.
Black bears and CofC cougars. great hike!
Make sure you got ankle support, lots of spots with loose terrain.
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Great hike. I would put this in the hard category with Gregory Canyon Trail and Green Mountain Loop. All trails cover much of the same rocky and steep terrain. Not moderate.
This hike was beautiful, lush, and green with brooks, creeks, and stunning views. There's a decent amount of elevation gain, so it's not necessarily an easy hike, but it's a great workout and a less trafficked loop to hike in Boulder.
Do NOT hike his trail in the spring time! It was covered in snow - And steep with muddy and snowy does not mix well. I hated almost every minute of this hike. The view is hardly worth it either. The pros? It's off leash if you have the Boulder voice/sight permit and it's not very crowded. Other then that, I'm struggling to think of positives. Maybe in the summer?
Great trail. I came in off the ski jump trail and hiked up to Green Mountain summit. Great views.