City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks: Trails in the Boulder Valley
Usage:
Heavy Please stay on the trail to avoid further impact.
USGS Map:
Eldorado Springs Quadrangle 7.5 Minute Series
Vehicle Accessibility:
Passenger Vehicle
Satellite and Topo Map
General Description
Copyright: Amy Pyle-Interactive Outdoors, Inc.
The interpretive panels that are placed along this trail describe the weather and climate of the Front Range
The Orr Interpretive Trail leads visitors .6 miles around the Table Mesa immediately west of the NCAR facility. Many interpretive panels describe the weather, climate and topography of the region. The surface of this trail is graded and accessible for wheelchairs and strollers.
Directions from Highway 36: Exit the highway on Table Mesa Drive, south of Boulder. Turn west and follow Table Mesa Drive approximately 3.5 miles to the NCAR facility.
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Recreation Opportunities
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Geology
Orr Interpretive Trail
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Meteorology
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Hiking & Walking
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Bird Identification
Orr Interpretive Trail
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Wildflower Identification
Orr Interpretive Trail
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Viewing Interpretive Signs
Orr Interpretive Trail
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General Information
Orr Interpretive Trail
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Related Activities
Mesa Trail - The Mesa Trail leads 6.9 miles north/south from the Chautaugua Park Trailhead to Mesa Trailhead near Eldorado Springs.
NCAR Trailhead - The NCAR Trailhead lies atop Table Mesa southwest of Boulder proper. It provides access to several trails in Boulder Mountain Parks and Open Space.
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