Eden VanEssen

Eden VanEssen

Hike the Ceran St. Vrain Trail

06/02/21

ATTENTION: Edit - As of May 11, 2021 dispersed camping is now illegal on this trail. The ordinance is good for a year, so here's hoping we'll be able to use the trail next year for camping. Punishable by $5,000 fine or 6 months in jail, or both. This is a nice beginner trail, very low exertion with slight elevation changes as you follow the river. The river is almost always in sight, gorgeous hiking. Very dog friendly hike, the trails are mostly packed dirt, so paw pads should stay untorn. The is a dispersed camping trail as well, lots of great spots by the river, the best spots are a little further in. No car camping is allowed here. There are no facilities (trash, water, toilets) so plan to hike in and out with everything. There are currently fire bans, so also pack for stove cooking and warmth. It does get chilly at night with the river so close. Great stargazing though, far enough from Boulder for the stars to really light up. Don't follow Google Maps! You will get lost! Take 36 through Boulder about 5 miles north of Boulder, take a left on Lefthand Canyon road. You will pass through Jamestown, and the road name will change to Overhead Rd (or something like that). Just stay straight on Lefthand Canyon about 15 miles and the trailhead is on the right.

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