Dry Creek Trailhead
ALERTS
#enjoyprotect
People enjoy open space for physical, emotional and mental health. Remember to always be courteous. Don't forget to:
- Plan visits ahead of time and don’t park illegally at full trailhead areas.
- Remember to “keep the space in open space.” Maintain 6 feet of distance from people not in your household.
- Leave No Trace. Stay on trail and walk through mud. If you step off trail to let others pass, immediately step back on trail.
- Protect first responders. Know your limits and don’t take unnecessary risks.
- Visit OSMPTrails.org to see current trail closures, historical data that shows areas of high and low open space use and trails that are wider than 6 feet. See when trails are busiest through our Visitation Data Explorer.
LOCATION
Baseline Road, east of Baseline Reservoir and west of 75th Street.
Please check for Trail & Area Closures.
Or view the interactive trail map (includes trail closures) and the interactive wildlife closures map.
You are responsible for knowing and complying with all closures and OSMP rules & regulations.
PARKING
Parking lot at the trailhead
TRAILHEAD SAFETY
Please keep your car doors locked and your car windows rolled up at all times while leaving your vehicle parked at OSMP trailheads. Also consider leaving important valuables at home or take them with you while visiting open space. To report suspicious activity please call City of Boulder Dispatch 303-441-3333 or Boulder County Dispatch 303-441-4444. For crimes in progress, call 911 immediately.
TRAILS
Dry Creek Trail is a one mile trail running through grasslands east of Boulder and attracts many dog walkers. The trail crosses prairie and parallels a creek.
BUS CONNECTIONS
An RTD bus passes very close to this trailhead. Learn about Taking the Bus to OSMP.
ACCESSIBILITY
This area is identified as being popular with people using wheelchairs. See the Accessible Trails Page for details.
RESTROOMS
No facilities available.
PICNIC FACILITIES
One picnic table.
BIKE REGULATIONS
Bicycles are not allowed on Dry Creek Trail.
DOG REGULATIONS
Learn about bringing your dog to OSMP. All dogs must be leashed in the Trailhead Leash Area. Beyond the trailhead, dogs must be on a hand-held leash at all times unless they meet the voice and sight control standard and display a City of Boulder Voice and Sight tag. Be aware that the trail passes near prairie dog habitat. It is illegal for your pet to chase the wildlife. Dog excrement removal is required by law.
HORSE REGULATIONS
Allowed on most trails. Off-trail riding is discouraged to protect rare plants and wildlife habitat. Learn more about riding your horse on OSMP.
WILDLIFE
Prairie dog and raptor nesting habitat.