High Plains Trail
Trail features
Hover or long-press a feature to see its basis. Effort is computed from length and climb and is not an official difficulty.
Plan your visit
No access details are tagged for this trail yet, so they are unknown. Check posted signs and the land manager before you go.
Access details come from OpenStreetMap tags and can be missing or out of date.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:
- Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks official page ↗ · Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks on Arête
- Boulder County official page ↗ · Boulder County on Arête
Details
| Length | 2.68 micomputed |
|---|---|
| Route type | Unknownunknown |
| Surface | Dirtfrom source |
| Difficulty | Unknownunknown |
| Elevation gain | 144 ftcomputed |
| Elevation loss | 83 ftcomputed |
| Highest point | 5,963 ftcomputed |
| Lowest point | 5,815 ftcomputed |
| Estimated duration | about 1 hr one way (estimate, Naismith's rule)computed |
| Official verification | Not verified by an official sourceunknown |
Elevation
Length is measured from the route geometry in the source data, so it can differ from signed or official distances.
Nearby trails
- Greenbelt Plateau Trail1.56 mi · 0.0 mi away
- Prairie Vista Trail1.12 mi · 0.4 mi away
- FlatIrons Vista South Trail2.17 mi · 0.5 mi away
- Doudy Draw Trail2.18 mi · 1.2 mi away
Along the way
Trailhead and facilities
- ParkingFee mappedGreenbelt Plateau Trailhead 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Points come from OpenStreetMap contributors and can be missing, moved or out of date.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.
Weather at the trailhead
Today: sunrise 7:12 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.
Reviews
No reviews yet.
Frequently asked questions
How long is High Plains Trail?
High Plains Trail in Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks is 2.68 mi long, measured from its route geometry in OpenStreetMap data. Signed or official distances can differ.
How much elevation does High Plains Trail gain?
Walking from the start to the end as drawn, it climbs about 144 ft and descends about 83 ft, between 5,815 ft and 5,963 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 High Plains 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 High Plains Trail take?
About 1 hr 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 High Plains Trail start?
The route starts near 39.9291, -105.2329 (Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks, Boulder County). Use the Directions button to open it in your maps app.
Are dogs allowed on High Plains 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 High Plains Trail?
Mapped in OpenStreetMap near this trail: 0 water points, 1 parking area, 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.