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Summary: From the trailhead hike North and follow the obvious trail. Early on the trail will ascend quickly, but it levels out after a while. Then its just an enjoyable hike in the mountians. Huge boulders abound in the area and many people use them for bouldering.. Trailhead: From Denver Take I-25 North to State Highway 36, West towards Boulder. Exit at "Louisville-Superior" and turn South (left) at the light. Take the first right (West) onto State Highway 170 fro 7.4 miles to Eldorado Canyon. Continue one mile through the canyon to the visitors center. The trail begins on the North side of the Parking area. (Lat:39.9309 Lon:-105.29437) Trail Guides for El Dorado Canyon Trail: Best Seasons: Year-Round User Groups: Hikers, Ranger Contact: El Dorado Canyon State Park (303) 494-3943 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Joshua Friesema, who has posted 97 other hikes on this site. To visit this reporters web site, click here. Trail Reviews Submit your own review $7 is the reason few people go, but Rattlesnake trail, which is pretty hard, takes you up to old spooky lost hotel with pieces of glass, plates, and a fireplace left over. Do it once! Enjoyed the trail and would like to explore it & surrounding trails further. A couple of things to note: $7 fee to get into the park, since the trail is part of the state park system & the trail map marks this as 3.5 miles each direction rather than the 4.2 round trip noted above. I remember going when I was really young and I thought it was quite a hike. I went back not too long ago and it was still still quite a hike although I had to turn back a bit early due to the huge thunderstorm approaching. Nonetheless, I plan to do this hike again in the near future. A little crowded, but worth it for the spectacular views. Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: Colorado Hiking, Colorado Trails, Colorado Hikes, Boulder County Hiking, Boulder County Trails, Boulder County Hikes |