Trail: S. Boulder Peak
| Trail Identifier: T191-S204 |
| Location: Eldorado Springs, CO 80303 |
Trailhead Location: From Boulder, head south on CO 93 for about 4 miles. Turn west toward Eldorado Springs and travel about 2 miles to the trailhead on the north side (thanks phil).
| Last Updated: 2007-12-16 Parking: Parking Status Unknown Trail Type: There and back |
Trail Difficulty: Difficult Hike Trail Length: 6.5 miles Trail Condition: Well maintained trail |
Best Feature of Trail: up a wooded canyon to top of a mountain peak, strenuous hike.
Sights: up a wooded canyon to top of a mountain peak, strenuous hike.
Species List for S. Boulder Peak:
| BIRDS |
| • May be seen on this trail Blackbird (Brewer's) Euphagus cyanocephalus identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Blackbird (Red-winged) Agelaius phoeniceus identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Blackbird (Yellow-headed) Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Bluebird (Mountain) Siala currucoides identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Bluebird (Western) Siala mexicana identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Bobwhite (Northern) Colinus virginianus identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Bunting (Indigo) Passerina cyanea identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Cardinal (Northern) Cardinalis cardinalis identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Catbird (Gray) Dumetella carolinensis identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Chickadee (Black-Capped) Parus atricapillus identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Chickadee (Mountain) Poecile gambeli identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Coot (American) Fulica americana identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Cowbird (Brown-headed) Molothrus ater identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Creeper (Brown) Certhia americana identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Crossbill (Red) Loxia curvirostra identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Crossbill (White-winged) Loxia leucoptera identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Crow (American) Corvus brachyrhynchos identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Curlew (Long-billed) Numenius americanus identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Dipper (American) Cinclus mexicanus identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Dove (Rock) Columba livia identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Dove (White-winged) Zenaida asiatica identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Duck (Bakial Teal) Anas formosa identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Duck (Barrow's Goldeneye) Bucephala islandica identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Duck (Blue-winged Teal) Anas discors identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Duck (Bufflehead) Bucephala albeola identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Duck (Canvasback) Aythya valisineria identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Duck (Cinnamon Teal) Anas cyanoptera identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Duck (Gadwall) Anas strepera identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Duck (Lesser Scaup) Aythya affnis identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Duck (Mallard) Anas platyrhynchos identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Duck (Mallard) Anas platyrhynchos identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Duck (Northern Pintail) Anas acuta identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Duck (Northern Shoveler) Anas clypeata identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Duck (Redhead) Aythya americana identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Duck (Ring-necked) Aythya collaris identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Duck (Ruddy) Oxyura jamaicensis identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Duck (Wood) Aix sponsa identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Eagle (Golden) Aquila chrysaetos identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Falcon (Peregrine) Falco peregrinus identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Falcon (Prairie) Falco mexicanus identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Finch (Cassin's) Carpodacus cassinii identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Finch (House) Carpodacus mexicanus identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Flicker (Northern) Colaptes auratus identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Flycatcher (Least) Empidonax minimus identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Flycatcher (Olive-sided) Contopus cooperi identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Goldfinch (American) Carduelis tristis identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Goose (Brant) Branta bernicla identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Goose (Canada) Branta canadensis identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Goose (Snow) Chen caerulescens identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Grackle (Common) Quiscalus quiscula identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Grosbeak (Evening) Coccothraustes vespertinus identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Grosbeak (Pine) Pinicola enucleator identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Grosbeak (Rose-breasted) Pheucticus ludovicianus identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Grouse (Blue) Dendragapus obscurus identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Grouse (Sharp-tailed) Tympanuchus phasianellus identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Gull (California) Larus californicus identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Gull (Herring) Larus argentatis identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Gull (Ring-billed) Larus delawarensis identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Hawk (Rough-legged) Buteo lagopus identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Hummingbird (Broad-tailed) Selasphorus platycercus identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Hummingbird (Rufous) Selasphorus rufus identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Ibis (White-faced) Plegadis chihi identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Jay (Blue) Cyanocitta cristata identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Jay (Pinyon) Gymnorhinus cyanocephalus identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Jay (Steller's) Cyanocitta stelleri identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Jay (Western Scrub) Aphelocoma californica identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Junco (Dark-eyed) Junco hyemalis identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Kestrel (American) Falco sparverius identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Killdeer Charadrius vociferus identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Kingbird (Western) Tyrannus verticalis identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Kingfisher (Belted) Ceryle alcyon identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Kinglet (Golden-crowned) Regulus satrapa identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Kinglet (Ruby-crowned) Regulus calendula identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Lark (Horned) Eremophila alpestris identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Loon (Common) Gavia immer identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Magpie (Black-billed) Pica hudsonia identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Meadowlark (Western) Sturnella neglecta identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Merganser (Common) Mergus merganser identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Merganser (Hooded) Lophodytes cucullatus identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Merganser (Red-breasted) Mergus serrator identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Merlin Falco columbarius identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Mockingbird (Northern) Mimus polyglottos identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Nighthawk (Common) Chordeiles minor identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Nutcracker (Clark's) Nucifraga columbiana identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Nuthatch (Pygmy) Sitta pygmaea identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Nuthatch (Red-breasted) Sitta canadensis identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Nuthatch (White-breasted) Sitta carolinensis identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Oriole (Bullock's) Icterus bullockii identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Owl (Barn) Tyto alba identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Owl (Burrowing) Athene cunicularia identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Owl (Eastern Screech) Megascops asio identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Owl (Great Horned) Bubo virginianus identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Owl (Northern Pygmy) Glaucidium gnoma identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Owl (Northern Saw-whet) Aegolius acadicus identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Owl (Short-eared) Asio flammeus identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Pelicans (American White) Pelecanus erythrorhynchos identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Pewee (Western Wood) Contopus sordidulus identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Pheasant (Ring-necked) Phasianus colchicus identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Phoebe (Eastern) Sayornis phoebe identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Plover (Piping) Charadrius melodis identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Poorwill (Common) Phalaenoptilus nuttallii identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Prairie-Chicken (Greater) Tympanuchus cupido identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Prairie-Chicken (Lesser) Tympanuchus pallidicinctus identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Raven (Common) Corvus corax identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Redpoll (Common) Carduelis flammea identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Robin (American) Turdus migratorius identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Sandpiper (Least ) Calidris minutilla identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Sandpiper (Spotted) Actitis macularia identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Sapsucker (Red-naped) Sphyrapicus muchalis identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Sapsucker (Williamson's) Sphyrapicus thyroideus identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Shrike (Loggerhead) Lanius ludovicianus identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Shrike (Northern) Lanius excubitor identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Siskin (Pine) Carduelis pinus identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Snipe (Common) Gallinago gallinago identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Solitare (Townsend's) Myadestes townsendi identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Sparrow (American Tree) Spizella arborea identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Sparrow (Chipping) Spizella passerina identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Sparrow (Field) Spizella pusilla identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Sparrow (Fox) Passerella iliaca identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Sparrow (Golden-crowned) Zonotrichia atricapilla identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Sparrow (House) Passer domesticus identification assistance |
| MAMMALS |
| • May be seen on this trail Bear (Black) Ursus americanus identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Bighorn Sheep Ovis canadensis identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Bobcat Lynx rufus identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Coyote Canis latrans identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Deer (Mule) Odocoileus hemionus identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Deer (White-Tailed) Odocoileus virginianus identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Fox (Gray) Urocyon cinereoargenteus identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Fox (Red) Vulpes vulpes identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Gopher (Northern Pocket) Thomomys talpoides identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Hare (Snowshoe) Lepus americanus identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Jackrabbit (White-tailed) Lepus townsendi identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Marmot (Yellow-bellied) Marmota flaviventris identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Marten (American) Martes americana identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Mink (American) Mustela vison identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Moose Alces alces identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Mountain Lion Felis concolor identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Mouse (Deer) Peromyscus maniculatus identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Otter (River) Lutra canadensis identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Raccoon Procyon lotor identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Skunk (Striped) Mephitis mephitis identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Skunk (Western Spotted) Spilogale gracilis identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Weasel (Long Tailed) Mustela frenata identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Weasel (Short Tailed) Mustela erminea identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Wolverine Gulo gulo identification assistance |
| AMPHIBIANS |
| • May be seen on this trail Bullfrog Rana catesbeiana identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Frog (Northern Cricket) Acris crepitans identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Frog (Northern Leopard Frog Rana pipiens identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Frog (Plains Leopard) Rana blairi) identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Frog (Western Chorus) Pseudacris triseriata identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Frog (Wood) Rana sylvatica identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Salamander (Tiger) Ambystoma tigrinum identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Spadefoot (Couch's) Scaphiopus couchii identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Spadefoot (Great Basin) Spea intermontana identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Toad (Great Plains) Bufo cognatus identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Toad (Green) Bufo debilis identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Toad (Red-spotted) Bufo punctatus identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Toad (Western) Bufo boreas identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Treefrog (Canyon) Hyla arenicolor identification assistance |
| REPTILES |
| • May be seen on this trail Kingsnake (Common) Lampropeltis getula identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Lizard (Desert Spiny) Sceloporus magister identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Lizard (Eastern Fence) Sceloporus undulatus identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Lizard (Lesser Earless) Holbrookia maculata identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Lizard (Tree) Urosaurus ornatus) identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Rattlesnake (Eastern Diamondback) Crotalus adamanteus identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Rattlesnake (Western) Crotalus viridis identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Skink (Many-lined) Eumeces multivirgatus identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Skink (Sonoran) Eumeces obsoletus identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Snake (Blackneck Garter) Thamnophis cyrtopsis identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Snake (Common Garter) Thamnophis sirtalis identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Snake (Corn Snake) Elaphe guttata identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Snake (Eastern Coachwhip) Masticophis flagellum identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Snake (Gopher) Pituophis catenifer identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Snake (Gopher) Pituophis catenifer identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Snake (Lined) Tropidoclonion lineatum identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Snake (Longnose) Rhinocheilus lecontei identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Snake (Milk) Lampropeltis triangulum identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Snake (Night) Hypsiglena torquata identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Snake (Northern Black Racer) Coluber constrictor constrictor identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Snake (Northern Water) Nerodia sipedon identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Snake (Northern Water) Nerodia sipedon identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Snake (Ringneck) Diadophis punctatus identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Snake (Striped Whipsnake) Masticophis taeniatus identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Snake (Western Hognose) Heterodon nasicus identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Turtle (Ornate Box) Terrapene ornata identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Turtle (Painted) Chrysemys picta identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Turtle (Snapping) Chelydra serpentina identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Turtle (Spiny Softshell) Apalone spinifera identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Turtle (Yellow Mud) Kinosternon flavescens identification assistance |
| WILDFLOWERS |
| • May be seen on this trail Aster (Smooth) identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Barberry (Creeping) identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Beardtongue identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Bindweed (Field) identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Black Medick identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Black-eyed Susan identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Blanket Flower identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Blazing Star (Dotted) identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Blue-eyed Grass identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Bluebells (Tall Fringed) identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Bouncing-bet identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Butter and Eggs identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Chicory identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Cinquefoil (Rough-fruited) identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Clover (Red) identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Daisy (Sprawling) identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Death Camus identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Dock (Curly) identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Fireweed identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Flax (common) identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Fleabane (Cutleaf) identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Geranium (Wild) identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Goatsbeard (Yellow) identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Golden Banner identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Goldenrod (Common) identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Goldenrod (Smooth) identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Groundsel (Prairie) identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Harebell identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Houndstongue identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Indian Paintbrush identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Knapweed (Spotted) identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Lettuce (Prickly) identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Lily (Mariposa) identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Lupine (Common) identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Milkvetch (Canada) identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Miner's Candle identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Mouse Ear Chickweed identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Mullein (Common) identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Nightshade (Buffalobur) identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Pasque Flower identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Penstemon (Low) identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Plantain (Common) identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Prickly Pear Cactus identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Rose (Wild) identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Salt and Pepper identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Skeletonplant identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Skullcap (Showy) identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Snakeweed (Threadleaf) identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Solomon Seal (Star) identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Sorrel (Common Wood) identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Spiderwort (Prairie) identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Spring Beauty identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Starlily (Common) identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Stoneseed (Narrowleaf) identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Storksbill identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Swallow (Barn) identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Sweet clover (Yellow) identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Tansy Mustard identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Toadflax identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Toadflax (Dalmatian) identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Vetch (American) identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Violet (Downy Yellow) identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Wallflower (Western) identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Whisk broom Parsley identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Whitetop identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Willowherb (Northern) identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Yucca (Spanish Bayonet) identification assistance |
| TREES |
| • May be seen on this trail Bear Grass Xerophyllum tenax identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Birch (Mountain) Betula pubescens identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Birch (Water) Betula occidentalis identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Boxelder Acer negundo identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Cottonwood (Eastern) Populus deltoides identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Cottonwood (Lanceleaf) Populus acuminata identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Cottonwood (Narrowleaf) Populus angustifolia identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Cottonwood (Plains) Populus sargentii identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Dogwood (Giant) Cornus controversa identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Fir (Bristlecone) Pinus bracteata identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Fir (Douglas) Pseudotsuga menziesii identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Fir (White) Abies concolor identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Juniper (Oneseed) Juniperus monosperma identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Juniper (Utah) Juniperus osteosperma identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Maple (Bigtooth) Acer grandidentatum identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Oak (Gambel) Quercus gambelii identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Pine (Bristlecone) Pinus aristata identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Pine (Jack) Pinus banksiana identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Pine (Limber) Pinus flexilis identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Pine (Pinyon) Pinus edulis identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Pine (Ponderosa) Pinus ponderosa identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Pine (Southwestern) Pinus strobiformis identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Russian-olive Elaeagnus angustifolia identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Spruce (Colorado blue) Picea pungens identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Willow (Peachleaf) Salix amygdaloides identification assistance |
| • May be seen on this trail Willow (White) Salix alba identification assistance |