Trail Description
Shale Trail ascends 3/4-mile from Boulder Valley Ranch Trailhead west to the mesa-top, connecting with Eagle Trail. Winding through open grasslands and sloped mesa terrain, with a panoramic viewpoint at the top, Shale Trail provides a good opportunity for spring wildflower viewing, and loop hikes combined with Eagle Trail or Cobalt Trail. Bikes are not allowed on Shale Trail. Please stay on-trail – rare plant habitat abounds in the immediate area.
Muddy Trail Closures
This trail is closed when conditions are too muddy; please check the trail map or muddy trail closures page before visiting.
