Southern Quarry
Trail features
Hover or long-press a feature to see its basis. Effort is computed from length and climb and is not an official difficulty.
Plan your visit
Access details come from OpenStreetMap tags and can be missing or out of date. Fees, permits and seasonal closures are not included here yet.
Parking, fees and permits
We don't have verified parking, fee or permit details for this trail, so they are unknown here. These rules change and are set by the land manager. Check the official pages:
- Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks official page ↗ · Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks on Arête
- Boulder County official page ↗ · Boulder County on Arête
Details
| Length | 503 ftcomputed |
|---|---|
| Route type | Unknownunknown |
| Surface | Groundfrom source |
| Difficulty | Mountain hiking (OSM sac_scale)from source |
| Elevation gain | 11 ftcomputed |
| Elevation loss | 81 ftcomputed |
| Highest point | 6,215 ftcomputed |
| Lowest point | 6,123 ftcomputed |
| Estimated duration | about 5 min one way (estimate, Naismith's rule)computed |
| Official verification | Not verified by an official sourceunknown |
Elevation
Length is measured from the route geometry in the source data, so it can differ from signed or official distances.
Nearby trails
- Sanitas Valley Trail1.23 mi · 0.2 mi away
- East Ridge Trail0.60 mi · 0.3 mi away
- Mount Sanitas Trail1.20 mi · 0.3 mi away
- Goat Path Trail0.45 mi · 0.3 mi away
Weather at the trailhead
Today: sunrise 7:13 AM, sunset 6:18 PM (computed from the trailhead location).
Forecast for the trailhead area from the U.S. National Weather Service, updated Oct 17, 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.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is Southern Quarry?
Southern Quarry in Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks is 503 ft long, measured from its route geometry in OpenStreetMap data. Signed or official distances can differ.
How much elevation does Southern Quarry gain?
Walking from the start to the end as drawn, it climbs about 11 ft and descends about 81 ft, between 6,123 ft and 6,215 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 Southern Quarry?
OpenStreetMap tags this trail "Mountain hiking" (sac_scale). That is a mapper's rating, not an official one.
How long does Southern Quarry take?
About 5 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 Southern Quarry start?
The route starts near 40.0342, -105.3003 (Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks, Boulder County). Use the Directions button to open it in your maps app.
Are dogs allowed on Southern Quarry?
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 Southern Quarry?
Mapped in OpenStreetMap near this trail: 0 water points, 0 parking areas, 0 toilets. Mapped water is not tested or guaranteed: carry your own. Fees and permits are not included here; check the official page.
Source
© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Overpass API extract: Boulder County, CO (hiking relations + named paths). Licence: ODbL 1.0. Data version osm-2026-10-16, imported 10/16/2026. View the source record
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.