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Mount Sanitas & Valley Loop

Featured Route
on Silver Lake Ditch in City of Boulder Open Space
  • Total Length
    3½mi
  • Ascent
    1,351ft
  • Difficulty
    Moderate

With access from the city itself and views of the entire region, Mount Sanitas is unsurprisingly one of the most popular destinations around Boulder. There has been some trail work recently so be aware of any potential closures, but the work has paid off and is a great trail.

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Centennial Trailhead
Trailhead
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For 1.4mi
Red Rocks Trail, Sanitas Connector Trail, Mount Sanitas Trail, Lion’s Lair Trail
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Mount Sanitas
Mountain
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For 2.1mi
Lion’s Lair Trail, Mount Sanitas Trail, East Ridge Trail, Sanitas Valley Trail, Sanitas Spur Trail, Sanitas Connector Trail, Red Rocks Trail
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