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Goshawk Ridge Trail

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StartEnd200 mN
Schematic preview drawn from the trail geometry. No basemap yet; do not use for navigation. Start = circle, end = square.
Length1.64 micomputed
Route typeUnknownunknown
SurfaceGroundfrom source
DifficultyUnknownunknown
Est. time50 mincomputed
Elevation gain493 ftcomputed

Trail features

Effort: moderateShort (under 2 mi)Trail runningUnpaved

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Plan your visit

No bikes

Access details come from OpenStreetMap tags and can be missing or out of date. Fees, permits and seasonal closures are not included here yet.

Parking, fees and permits

We don't have verified parking, fee or permit details for this trail, so they are unknown here. These rules change and are set by the land manager. Check the official pages:

Details

Length1.64 micomputed
Route typeUnknownunknown
SurfaceGroundfrom source
DifficultyUnknownunknown
Elevation gain493 ftcomputed
Elevation loss326 ftcomputed
Highest point6,574 ftcomputed
Lowest point6,088 ftcomputed
Estimated durationabout 50 min one way (estimate, Naismith's rule)computed
Official verificationNot verified by an official sourceunknown

Elevation

6,088 ft6,331 ft6,574 ft01.64 mi
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. Walking the other way reverses the climbs and descents.

Length is measured from the route geometry in the source data, so it can differ from signed or official distances.

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Along the way

Water

  • Spring (mapped)0.22 mi from start
    Unnamed OSM ↗

Mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. Not tested or guaranteed: springs can dry up and water must be treated. Carry enough water.

Points come from OpenStreetMap contributors and can be missing, moved or out of date.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

Weather at the trailhead

Sat74° / 49°Sunny0% precip
Sun72° / 48°Mostly Sunny0% precip
Mon68° / 47°Mostly Sunny4% precip
Tue71° / 49°Mostly Sunny3% precip
Wed74° / 53°Sunny1% precip
Thu75° / 53°Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers17% precip
Fri72° / –Chance Rain Showers38% precip

Today: sunrise 7:13 AM, sunset 6:18 PM (computed from the trailhead location).

Forecast for the trailhead area from the U.S. National Weather Service, updated Oct 17, 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.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Goshawk Ridge Trail?

Goshawk Ridge Trail in Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks is 1.64 mi long, measured from its route geometry in OpenStreetMap data. Signed or official distances can differ.

How much elevation does Goshawk Ridge Trail gain?

Walking from the start to the end as drawn, it climbs about 493 ft and descends about 326 ft, between 6,088 ft and 6,574 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 Goshawk Ridge Trail?

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 Goshawk Ridge Trail take?

About 50 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 Goshawk Ridge Trail start?

The route starts near 39.9267, -105.2763 (Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks, Boulder County). Use the Directions button to open it in your maps app.

Are dogs allowed on Goshawk Ridge Trail?

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 Goshawk Ridge Trail?

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

Source

© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Overpass API extract: Boulder County, CO (hiking relations + named paths). Licence: ODbL 1.0. Data version osm-2026-10-16, imported 10/16/2026. View the source record

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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