Saturday, April 26, 2014

Eldorado Canyon Trail

Eldorado Canyon State Park                                          Trail Length  : 7.5 Miles/ round trip
9 Kneale Road,                                                                   Elevation gain : 1000 ft
Eldorado Springs,                                                               Degree of difficulty : Difficult
CO 80025                                                                            Time : 6 hrs
Park Fee : $8

             
               Eldorado Canyon Trail is located in Eldorado Canyon State Park, Near boulder, Co. It is a famous rock climbing spot for the rock climbers. That day we reached there by 8.30 am, the parking lots was almost filled up and as well as the road side spots. We gotta parking finally far away from the trail. We did not have a look on any trail spots. We decided a spot by seeing the parks brochure. Eldorado CAnyon trail looked hidden nearby the visitors center. The weather was perfect today.


               The trail looked super busy and crowded with families and kids. The first 700 ft was a nice steep gain. This time i wore my new Reebok shoe just for a try which made me mad. This was really a different experience like crossing many hills. Few places was scary with steep slopes. We crossed many runners on the trail. We saw a railroad in other side of the mountain and suddenly heard khoo-khoo noise, what a amazing view, a train was coming...


There were several ups and downs on the trail. We heard the noise of running water at the top. Eldorado Trail continued till Walker Ranch loop trail which dropped about 570 ft where you'll meet a huge south boulder creek.There was a nice bridge to take snaps and stop for good break. Washed our face in natural cool water. We saw few people fishing there. Then we started heading back. Had a break after a great climb. Then we once again started.


We saw many old people while returning back, Which gave us energy to do more. Finally we reached the final part which was a nice get down. We got to the car by 4pm. Hope we'll come once again to hike other trails. Really loved this hike.


ThankYou,
Dhamaya

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