Chautauqua / Bluebell Mesa Photoset • arizona_water • 2017-05-09 • HikeArizona.COM

Chautauqua / Bluebell Mesa, CO

	2017-05-09
	8 by arizona_water

Chautauqua / Bluebell Mesa

Central, CO

Chautauqua / Bluebell Mesa

Central, CO

Run/Jog	3.34 Miles	1,615 AEG

Run/Jog	3.34 Miles	49 Mns	4.45 mph
	1,615 ft AEG	4 Mns Break

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I woke up early and headed to Boulder for some trail running. The night before had brought heavy hail and rains, so it was no surprise that the lower elevation trails were a muddy mess. It felt like I had ten pounds of mud stuck to each shoe. After slogging through the first half mile, the trail entered the forest and the conditions improved greatly. I did a figure-eight run, with an out-and-back up to Saddle Rock. The Chautauqua Trail is beautiful and well-maintained. I could get used to this...Boulder reminds me of the PNW. The views from the ridgeline were beautiful. This one is highly recommended at all times of year and in all conditions!

	Gregory Canyon	Heavy flow	Heavy flow
	The recent rains had caused some flooding and knocked out a foot bridge on the trail.

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