Snowshoeing and Cross-country Skiing

Below are some trails to explore during the frosty winter months and early spring when you are inspired to get out on your snowshoes and skis. Keep in mind that conditions vary greatly due to winds and are best within 24 hours of a local snowfall.

Please follow winter trail etiquette with these following tips and suggestions:

• Snowshoers should always yield to cross-country skiers.
• Do not snowshoe or hike on ski tracks whenever possible.
• Snowshoe along the edge of the trail, leaving the center of the trail to cross-country skiers.
• Slow down when approaching or overtaking another user. When stopped, do not block the trail.

Cross country skiing

• Betasso Preserve
• Caribou Ranch
• Heil Valley Ranch
• Meyers Homestead Trail at Walker Ranch
• Mud Lake

Snowshoeing

• Bald Mountain
• Betasso Preserve
• Heil Valley Ranch
• Rabbit Mountain

Winter Birding (hiking & snowshoeing)

• Carolyn Holmberg Preserve
• Pella Crossing
• Rabbit Mountain
• Walden Ponds

Directions and specific trail maps are available on our Parks and Trails web page. Trails are multi-use unless otherwise noted. Dogs are allowed at all open space parks, except Caribou Ranch, Hall Ranch and Heil Valley Ranch.

For information on guided tours and natural and cultural history programs at Boulder County, please visit our Parks and Open Space Program Calendar.