Southern Quarry
Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks · 503 ft one way · 81 ft of descent as drawn · about 5 min
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Overview
Southern Quarry is mapped as a trail of 503 ft in Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks. It is not a loop: you walk it one way or out and back.
It runs between 6,123 ft and 6,215 ft above sea level, a difference of 92 ft.
As drawn it is downhill one way: 81 ft of descent. Walked the other way the climb and descent swap.
The mapped surface is ground.
Mapped difficulty (from the source data): mountain hiking.
Estimates
- Computed effort band: easy (from length and climb; not an official difficulty).
- Estimated time 5 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.
Elevation
Hover, tap, or use the arrow keys on the chart to read a point; it is shown on the map too.
Before you go
- Parking
- No parking is mapped near the start. not verified
- Trailhead and directions
- Start at 40.03425, -105.30033. Directions to the start ↗
- Permits and fees
- We have no verified permit or fee details. Official pages: Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks ↗, Boulder County ↗. not verified
- Dogs
- No dog rule is tagged. not verified
- Water
- No water is mapped. Carry your own. not verified
- Toilets and facilities
- None mapped. not verified
- Accessibility, bikes and horses
- No bikes mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors
- 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
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.
Reviews
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Photos and places from hikers
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No approved photos or places yet.
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Data, sources and how the numbers are made
| Length | 503 ftcomputed |
|---|---|
| Route type | Not a loopunknown |
| Surface | Groundfrom source |
| Difficulty | Mountain hiking (OSM sac_scale)from source |
| Elevation gain (as drawn) | 11 ftcomputed |
| Elevation loss (as drawn) | 81 ftcomputed |
| Estimated duration | about 5 min one way as drawn (Naismith's rule)computed |
| Official verification | Not 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). Overpass API extract: Boulder County, CO (hiking relations + named paths). Licence: ODbL 1.0. Data version osm-2026-10-16, imported 10/17/2026. View the source record · Improve this trail on OpenStreetMap ↗ (free account needed; corrections reach us on the next import)
Frequently asked questions
How long is Southern Quarry?
Southern Quarry in Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks is 503 ft long, measured from its route geometry in OpenStreetMap data. Signed or official distances can differ.
How much elevation does Southern Quarry gain?
Walking from the start to the end as drawn, it climbs about 11 ft and descends about 81 ft, between 6,123 ft and 6,215 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 Southern Quarry?
OpenStreetMap tags this trail "Mountain hiking" (sac_scale). That is a mapper's rating, not an official one.
How long does Southern Quarry take?
About 5 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 Southern Quarry start?
The route starts near 40.0342, -105.3003 (Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks, Boulder County). Use the Directions button to open it in your maps app.
Are dogs allowed on Southern Quarry?
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 Southern Quarry?
Mapped in OpenStreetMap near this trail: 0 water points, 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.
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.