Colorado

About 6 miles west of Boulder, CO linking Boulder Canyon Drive in the south with Fourmile Canyon Drive in the north is the hiking area of Betasso Preserve. Hiking, horseback riding and on-lease dog walking area allowed on all trails, but this popular area is best visited by hikers on Wednesdays and Saturdays when mountain bikes are not on the trails. A number of loop options are available.

When Open? Area Acres Operated By
Year-round: sunrise to sunset 1,187 acres Boulder County Parks and Open Space
Dogs Allowed? Miles of Trail Max/Min Elev (ft)
Dogs allowed on leash 9 5,810ft - 7,710ft

Betasso Preserve Trail and Map Finder

Area Hiking Trails:
1 - Benjamin Loop Trail
2 - Betasso Link Trail
3 - Bummers Rock Connector Trail
4 - Bummers Rock Trail
5 - Canyon Loop Access Trail
Area Hiking Trails:
1 - Benjamin Loop Trail
2 - Betasso Link Trail
3 - Bummers Rock Connector Trail
4 - Bummers Rock Trail
5 - Canyon Loop Access Trail
6 - Canyon Loop Trail
7 - Fourmile Link Trail
8 - Loop Link Trail
Area Trailheads:
1 - Betasso Link Trailhead
2 - Betasso Preserve Main Trailhead
3 - Betasso Preserve Overflow Trailhead
4 - Bummers Rock Trailhead
5 - Fourmile Link Trailhead
Area Campgrounds: