Bear Peak and South Boulder Peak viewed from Bear Creek West Ridge Trail
Driving Directions*
from Boulder, take Broadway south
continue once Broadway turn into South Foothills Highway
turn right onto Eldorado Springs Drive
follow the road to the South Mesa Trailhead
on the right side of the road
Hiking Directions*
from the trailhead, take the trail across South Boulder Creek
take either the Towhee or Homestead trail
after the above two trails merge, continue to follow them
the trail will merge with Shadow Canyon South
follow it west
this will eventually merge with Shadow Canyon trail
follow it north west
the trail will eventually come to a 'T'Â
turn left and follow South Boulder Peak trail
summit South Boulder Peak
return
Round Trip: ~7.6 miles
* - There are multiple routes to and from Bear Peak. For more routes, check out the OSMP website.
South Boulder Peak is neighbor to Bear Peakand part of Boulder OSMP. Though it is the highest part of Boulder OSMP, South Boulder Peak is not visible from Boulder proper. Despite this, it does offer wonderful view of the Front Range.