Greenbelt Plateau Trail + Community Ditch Trail out and back from Greenbelt Plateau Trailhead

Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks · 4.98 mi out and back · about 1 hr 50 min

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Distance4.98 micomputed

Elevation gain285 ftcomputed

Elevation loss287 ftcomputed

Est. time1 hr 50 minNaismith's rulecomputed

DifficultyNot ratedno source has rated itunknown

Highest: 5,929 ft
Lowest: 5,704 ft
Route type: One way or out and back
Surface: Not mapped
Offline

Schematic preview drawn from the trail geometry. No basemap yet; do not use for navigation. Start = circle.

Overview

Greenbelt Plateau Trail + Community Ditch Trail out and back from Greenbelt Plateau Trailhead is mapped as a trail of 4.98 mi in Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks. It is not a loop: you walk it one way or out and back.

It runs between 5,704 ft and 5,929 ft above sea level, a difference of 225 ft.

Estimates

Computed effort band: moderate (from length and climb; not an official difficulty).
Estimated time 1 hr 50 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.

Moderate effort

Elevation

Hover, tap, or use the arrow keys on the chart to read a point; it is shown on the map too.

Elevation along the trail from start (left) to end (right) as drawn. Values are computed from USGS 3DEP 1/3 arc-second DEM (public domain), sampled about every 10 m and smoothed. No sustained section is steeper than about 12%.

Before you go

Parking: 1 parking area mapped near the start (nearest about 110 ft away). Fees and limits are not included. mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors
Trailhead and directions: Start at 39.92909, -105.23293. 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 ↗ (we have not recorded when these were last checked). 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 access details are tagged. not verified
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

Sun71° / 45°Mostly Sunny0% precip

Mon65° / 46°Sunny4% precip

Tue69° / 49°Sunny3% precip

Wed70° / 51°Sunny0% precip

Thu74° / 53°Partly Sunny11% precip

Fri74° / 48°Chance Rain Showers34% precip

Sat62° / –Chance Rain Showers39% precip

Today: sunrise 7:13 AM, sunset 6:17 PM (computed from the trailhead location).

Forecast for the trailhead area from the U.S. National Weather Service, updated Oct 18, 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

Added by community members and checked by our team before they appear. Photos have their location data removed. These are not official information.

No approved photos or places yet.

Along the way

Trailhead and facilities

ParkingFee mapped
Greenbelt Plateau Trailhead OSM ↗

Parking and toilets shown are within about 0.25 mi of the trail start.

Points come from OpenStreetMap contributors and can be missing, moved or out of date. How we label data.

Nearby trails

Arête-built route from mapped trails

Assembled by Arête from mapped trail segments. Not an official or recommended route.

Greenbelt Plateau Trail · 1.18 mi (part of the mapped trail)
Greenbelt Plateau Trail · 0.35 mi
Community Ditch Trail · 0.14 mi (part of the mapped trail) · walked back
Community Ditch Trail · 0.75 mi (part of the mapped trail) · walked back
Community Ditch Trail · 275 ft · walked back
Community Ditch Trail · 275 ft
Community Ditch Trail · 0.75 mi (part of the mapped trail)
Community Ditch Trail · 0.14 mi (part of the mapped trail)
Greenbelt Plateau Trail · 0.35 mi · walked back
Greenbelt Plateau Trail · 1.18 mi (part of the mapped trail) · walked back

Starts at a derived trailhead (2 mapped trails start within 150 m), 21 m from mapped parking (Greenbelt Plateau Trailhead); the route starts at the nearest mapped trail junction, 10 m from that point. Built by Arête from the graph of mapped trail segments (OpenStreetMap). Segments join where their ends are within 12 m of each other or one ends on another's line (a T-junction). A loop returns to its start without repeating a trail section; an out-and-back goes to a mapped trail end and returns the same way, so its length counts both directions. Names come only from the mapped trails it uses. Length is measured on the joined line; elevation is computed from USGS 3DEP. Not an official or recommended route.

Data, sources and how the numbers are made

Length	4.98 micomputed
Route type	Out and backcomputed
Surface	Unknownunknown
Difficulty	Unknownunknown
Elevation gain (as drawn)	285 ftcomputed
Elevation loss (as drawn)	287 ftcomputed
Estimated duration	about 1 hr 50 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.

Frequently asked questions

How long is Greenbelt Plateau Trail + Community Ditch Trail out and back from Greenbelt Plateau Trailhead?

Greenbelt Plateau Trail + Community Ditch Trail out and back from Greenbelt Plateau Trailhead in Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks is 4.98 mi long, measured from its route geometry in OpenStreetMap data. Signed or official distances can differ.

How much elevation does Greenbelt Plateau Trail + Community Ditch Trail out and back from Greenbelt Plateau Trailhead gain?

Walking from the start to the end as drawn, it climbs about 285 ft and descends about 287 ft, between 5,704 ft and 5,929 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 Greenbelt Plateau Trail + Community Ditch Trail out and back from Greenbelt Plateau Trailhead?

Difficulty is unknown: no source we use rates this trail, and we don't guess. Use the length and elevation gain to judge it for yourself.

How long does Greenbelt Plateau Trail + Community Ditch Trail out and back from Greenbelt Plateau Trailhead take?

About 1 hr 50 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 Greenbelt Plateau Trail + Community Ditch Trail out and back from Greenbelt Plateau Trailhead start?

The route starts near 39.9291, -105.2329 (Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks, Boulder County). Use the Directions button to open it in your maps app.

Are dogs allowed on Greenbelt Plateau Trail + Community Ditch Trail out and back from Greenbelt Plateau Trailhead?

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 Greenbelt Plateau Trail + Community Ditch Trail out and back from Greenbelt Plateau Trailhead?

Mapped in OpenStreetMap near this trail: 0 water points, 1 parking area, 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.

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