Picture Rock Trail at Heil Valley Ranch
The new 5.2-mile Picture Rock Trail opened on September 22, 2008 and provides dramatic views, dense
woods, and open meadows. This multi-use trail branches off from the
existing Wild Turkey trail.
Since October of 2007, 615 volunteers contributed 3,477 volunteer
hours at over 14 volunteer events on the Picture Rock Trail. In addition to individual
volunteers, many local groups helped with project organization and
member participation, including Boulder County Horse Association,
Outdoor Stewardship Institute, Boulder Mountain Bike Alliance, New Vista
High School, REI Inc., Boulder Trail Runners, Oskar Blues, Mafia Bike
Group, and Hain-Celestial. POS staff also spent extensive time planning,
designing, preparing for and building the new trail. Youth Corps also
spent time this summer contributing to this effort.
Trail Map (PDF
1.7MB)
Parking
On September 24, 2008, the Board of County Commissioners approved a temporary parking area
on the west side of Red Gulch Road. The temporary parking area
is now open and can accommodate up to 20 vehicles and 3 horse trailers.
Parking restrictions will be placed along the east and west sides of Red
Gulch Road.
Cyclists are strongly encouraged to park at Meadows Park and
Sandstone Park as suggested by the Town of Lyons Board of Trustees.
Alternative Parking Map (PDF 1.3MB)
The Board of County Commissioners also approved a permanent trailhead
for the northern end of Heil Valley Ranch. The trailhead will be
placed on Red Gulch Road. For more information, visit the
Heil Valley Ranch Northern Trailhead Planning page.
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