Boulder Loop Hike from Chapman Drive Trailhead

I’m starting this hike at 7am sharp…as I’ve got an afternoon appointment and need to get home & showered before. Not certain, but it could be a little dark still at 7am, so you might want to bring a flashlight/headlamp in case you need it.

We hike as a group and hike at an average moving pace of about 2.5mph to 3mph. Although the group may split up due to different hiking paces, everyone is expected to wait at all intersections & periodically otherwise so that we can regroup and so no one is left behind or hiking on their own for safety purposes. We will plan to take a break at May’s Point & we will stop as needed along the way for water, snacks, pictures, etc.

DIFFICULTY: Moderate: about 10 miles with about 1,800 to 1,900 feet elevation gain. This is a self-made trail and I’ve never done this exact route, so distance and elevation gain are estimated.

HIKE DESCRIPTION: From Chapman Drive TH, we will start off on the Boulder Canyon Trail and take it to Eben G Fine Park…where we will pick up the Viewpoint Trail which takes us to Panorama Point. Next we’ll hike up to Crown Rock and up toward Flagstaff Mountain where will will go to Mays Point for a fantastic view and a short break. May’s Point requires a bit of a rock scramble, but you are rewarded with awesome views! Then we will hike back along the Range View and Tenderfoot Trails with views of the Indian Peaks, then back to the Chapman Drive TH. This exact trail is not in alltrails. Here is a link to the map I created in alltrails, which you can download: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/map-october-25-2025-fc56e4c?u=i&sh=ittjkn
I will also post a photo of the route.

NO 🚫 DOGS: Dogs are not allowed on a portion of the trail.

ADDRESS/DIRECTIONS: We will meet at the Chapman Drive Trailhead. To get there, you can click on the following alltrails link (and click directions) which is not the exact hike we will be doing, but starts at the Chapman Drive Trailhead: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/colorado/flagstaff-mountain-loop-via-chapman-trailhead?search=true. If you use google maps, you can type in “Chapman Drive Trailhead” for directions. Here is a link to the Trailhead website if this is helpful to you: https://bouldercolorado.gov/trailhead/chapman-drive

We wait 5 minutes for late arrivals…but no longer as that is inconsiderate to those arriving timely. So please allow extra time to get to the trailhead.

IMPORTANT: This is a participate at your own risk event! Life is risky. I am not a professional guide and am simply hosting this event. By signing up for this hike you acknowledge that you are capable of performing this hike and that you are solely responsible for your own safety.

NO SHOWS: If you are a no-show to 2 hikes, you will be booted from this meetup group. So please change your RSVP to “not going” if you are unable to make it.

WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING: Water, snacks, layers of clothing, good hiking shoes/boots, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, gloves, hiking poles (if you find them helpful), and anything else you deem essential.

WEATHER: Here is the NOAA forecast for the hike location. For hourly temps, wind, precipitation, etc., click “Hourly Weather Forecast” in the upper right. https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lon=-105.30175467907762&lat=40.00293440807022#.Y_Aw1i9lBvI

REQUIRED WAIVER: If you have not already done so, you must sign the updated waiver with our new meetup name prior to this hike. I will have copies at the trailhead that you can sign or you may print, sign, and bring it with you from the following website: https://www.dropbox.com/s/p728z28jjuwdzws/Waiver%20Corona.pdf?dl=0
If you choose to sign at the trailhead, please arrive early so that we can depart for the hike timely.