Foothills South + Wonderland Lake Trail + Wonderland Park Trail out and back from Foothills Community Park

Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks · 3.68 mi out and back · about 1 hr 20 min

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Distance3.68 micomputed
Elevation gain192 ftcomputed
Elevation loss192 ftcomputed
Est. time1 hr 20 minNaismith's rulecomputed
DifficultyNot ratedno source has rated itunknown
Highest
5,638 ft
Lowest
5,497 ft
Route type
One way or out and back
Surface
Not mapped
Offline
Start500 mN
Schematic preview drawn from the trail geometry. No basemap yet; do not use for navigation. Start = circle.

Overview

Foothills South + Wonderland Lake Trail + Wonderland Park Trail out and back from Foothills Community Park is mapped as a trail of 3.68 mi in Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks. It is not a loop: you walk it one way or out and back.

It runs between 5,497 ft and 5,638 ft above sea level, a difference of 141 ft.

Estimates

  • Computed effort band: moderate (from length and climb; not an official difficulty).
  • Estimated time 1 hr 20 min one way by Naismith's rule, which assumes steady walking and adds time for climbing. Real time varies.

Before you rely on this

  • No water source is mapped for this trail. That may only mean nobody has mapped one, so carry your own water.
  • Check the land manager for closures, seasonal rules and permits before you go; none of that is verified here.
Moderate effort

Elevation

5,498 ft5,567 ft5,637 ft03.68 mi

Hover, tap, or use the arrow keys on the chart to read a point; it is shown on the map too.

Elevation along the trail from start (left) to end (right) as drawn. Values are computed from USGS 3DEP 1/3 arc-second DEM (public domain), sampled about every 10 m and smoothed. Shaded bands are sections steeper than about 12% (1 climbing in red, 1 descending in blue).
Steep sections (2)
  • 0.50 mi to 0.58 mi: about 13.2% downhill (from the elevation model, so rough)
  • 3.10 mi to 3.18 mi: about 13.3% uphill (from the elevation model, so rough)

Before you go

Parking
1 parking area mapped near the start (nearest about 0.21 mi away). Fees and limits are not included. mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors
Trailhead and directions
Start at 40.05909, -105.29145. Directions to the start ↗
Permits and fees
We have no verified permit or fee details. Official pages: Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks ↗, Boulder ↗, Boulder County ↗ (we have not recorded when these were last checked). not verified
Dogs
No dog rule is tagged. not verified
Water
No water is mapped. Carry your own. not verified
Toilets and facilities
1 toilet mapped. mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors
Accessibility, bikes and horses
No access details are tagged. not verified
Seasonal rules, closures and hazards
Not verified here. Check the land manager (Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks ↗) and read the hiker condition reports below. No report does not mean the trail is open or safe. not verified

Weather at the trailhead

Sun72° / 48°Mostly Sunny0% precip
Mon65° / 47°Sunny4% precip
Tue70° / 50°Sunny4% precip
Wed72° / 52°Sunny0% precip
Thu75° / 54°Partly Sunny14% precip
Fri74° / 48°Chance Rain Showers36% precip
Sat63° / 45°Chance Rain Showers40% precip

Today: sunrise 7:14 AM, sunset 6:17 PM (computed from the trailhead location).

Forecast for the trailhead area from the U.S. National Weather Service, updated Oct 18, 12:46 AM. Mountain weather changes fast and can differ a lot by elevation: check the official forecast for your route before you go.

Recent conditions

Reports come from Arête members, not from land managers. They show when something was seen, not whether it is still true. Check official sources before you go.

No condition reports in the last 30 days. Conditions are unknown, not necessarily good.

Reviews

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Photos and places from hikers

Added by community members and checked by our team before they appear. Photos have their location data removed. These are not official information.

No approved photos or places yet.

Along the way

Trailhead and facilities

  • ParkingNo fee mapped
    Foothills Community Park OSM ↗
  • ToiletsNo fee mapped
    Unnamed OSM ↗

Parking and toilets shown are within about 0.25 mi of the trail start.

Points come from OpenStreetMap contributors and can be missing, moved or out of date. How we label data.

Nearby trails

Arête-built route from mapped trails

Assembled by Arête from mapped trail segments. Not an official or recommended route.

  1. Foothills South · 0.15 mi (part of the mapped trail)
  2. Foothills South · 0.33 mi (part of the mapped trail)
  3. Foothills South · 0.10 mi (part of the mapped trail)
  4. Wonderland Lake Trail · 0.23 mi (part of the mapped trail)
  5. Wonderland Lake Trail · 153 ft (part of the mapped trail)
  6. Wonderland Lake Trail · 245 ft
  7. Wonderland Lake Trail · 420 ft
  8. Wonderland Lake Trail · 278 ft (part of the mapped trail)
  9. Wonderland Park Trail · 207 ft
  10. Wonderland Lake Trail · 0.18 mi
  11. Wonderland Lake Trail · 113 ft
  12. Wonderland Lake Trail · 0.14 mi
  13. Wonderland Lake Trail · 163 ft
  14. Wonderland Lake Trail · 98 ft · walked back
  15. Wonderland Lake Trail · 0.25 mi · walked back
  16. Wonderland Lake Trail · 339 ft
  17. Wonderland Lake Trail · 351 ft
  18. Wonderland Lake Trail · 351 ft · walked back
  19. Wonderland Lake Trail · 339 ft · walked back
  20. Wonderland Lake Trail · 0.25 mi
  21. Wonderland Lake Trail · 98 ft
  22. Wonderland Lake Trail · 163 ft · walked back
  23. Wonderland Lake Trail · 0.14 mi · walked back
  24. Wonderland Lake Trail · 113 ft · walked back
  25. Wonderland Lake Trail · 0.18 mi · walked back
  26. Wonderland Park Trail · 207 ft · walked back
  27. Wonderland Lake Trail · 278 ft (part of the mapped trail) · walked back
  28. Wonderland Lake Trail · 420 ft · walked back
  29. Wonderland Lake Trail · 245 ft · walked back
  30. Wonderland Lake Trail · 153 ft (part of the mapped trail) · walked back
  31. Wonderland Lake Trail · 0.23 mi (part of the mapped trail) · walked back
  32. Foothills South · 0.10 mi (part of the mapped trail) · walked back
  33. Foothills South · 0.33 mi (part of the mapped trail) · walked back
  34. Foothills South · 0.15 mi (part of the mapped trail) · walked back

Starts at a derived trailhead (1 mapped trail start within 150 m), 339 m from mapped parking (Foothills Community Park); the route starts at the nearest mapped trail junction, 0 m from that point. Built by Arête from the graph of mapped trail segments (OpenStreetMap). Segments join where their ends are within 12 m of each other or one ends on another's line (a T-junction). A loop returns to its start without repeating a trail section; an out-and-back goes to a mapped trail end and returns the same way, so its length counts both directions. Names come only from the mapped trails it uses. Length is measured on the joined line; elevation is computed from USGS 3DEP. Not an official or recommended route.

Data, sources and how the numbers are made
Length3.68 micomputed
Route typeOut and backcomputed
SurfaceUnknownunknown
DifficultyUnknownunknown
Elevation gain (as drawn)192 ftcomputed
Elevation loss (as drawn)192 ftcomputed
Estimated durationabout 1 hr 20 min one way as drawn (Naismith's rule)computed
Official verificationNot verified by an official sourceunknown

Length is measured from the route geometry in the source data, so it can differ from signed or official distances. Gain and loss describe the direction the line is drawn; the route view above shows the other direction and out and back. Elevation is computed from USGS 3DEP 1/3 arc-second DEM (public domain), sampled about every 10 m and smoothed.

© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Route assembled by Arête from mapped trail segments.. Arête-built routes from mapped trails. Licence: ODbL 1.0 (derived from OpenStreetMap).

Frequently asked questions

How long is Foothills South + Wonderland Lake Trail + Wonderland Park Trail out and back from Foothills Community Park?

Foothills South + Wonderland Lake Trail + Wonderland Park Trail out and back from Foothills Community Park in Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks is 3.68 mi long, measured from its route geometry in OpenStreetMap data. Signed or official distances can differ.

How much elevation does Foothills South + Wonderland Lake Trail + Wonderland Park Trail out and back from Foothills Community Park gain?

Walking from the start to the end as drawn, it climbs about 192 ft and descends about 192 ft, between 5,497 ft and 5,638 ft. These are computed from the USGS 3DEP elevation model and can differ from other apps; the other direction swaps climbing and descending.

How hard is Foothills South + Wonderland Lake Trail + Wonderland Park Trail out and back from Foothills Community Park?

Difficulty is unknown: no source we use rates this trail, and we don't guess. Use the length and elevation gain to judge it for yourself.

How long does Foothills South + Wonderland Lake Trail + Wonderland Park Trail out and back from Foothills Community Park take?

About 1 hr 20 min one way for a fit hiker, by Naismith's rule from the length and climb. It is an estimate: allow more for rest, photos, heat, altitude and weather.

Where does Foothills South + Wonderland Lake Trail + Wonderland Park Trail out and back from Foothills Community Park start?

The route starts near 40.0591, -105.2914 (Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks, Boulder, Boulder County). Use the Directions button to open it in your maps app.

Are dogs allowed on Foothills South + Wonderland Lake Trail + Wonderland Park Trail out and back from Foothills Community Park?

Not tagged in OpenStreetMap, so it is unknown. Check posted signs and the land manager's website.

Is there water, parking or a toilet at Foothills South + Wonderland Lake Trail + Wonderland Park Trail out and back from Foothills Community Park?

Mapped in OpenStreetMap near this trail: 0 water points, 1 parking area, 1 toilet. Mapped water is not tested or guaranteed: carry your own. Fees and permits are not included here; check the official page.

Trail data can be wrong or out of date, and Arête is not an emergency service. Check official sources, weather and closures before you go.

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