Boulder Open Space - Accessible Nature

Bicyclist on Marshal Mesa Tr. — Bicyclist on rough patch of Marshall Mesa Trail

Boulder Open Space The city of Boulder has a great web page devoted to accessible trails. There is also an amazing online book with detailed descriptions of Accessible Trails & Natural Sites in the Boulder area. The floods of 2013 severely damaged many of the trails. Check with Boulder Open Space for trail conditions.

Marshall Mesa Trail Boulder describes this trail as “appropriate for wheelchair users who are looking for an extra challenge”. I should say so. I watched a boy of about 10 who was having difficulty bicycling up the short rough stretch that is about 13% grade.

Hikers on partly wheelchair accessible Marshal Mesa Loop Trail, Boulder Co. Open Space, Colorado between Golden and Boulder — Hikers on partly wheelchair accessible Marshal Mesa Loop Trail, Boulder Co. Open Space, between Golden and Boulder, Colorado

Wheelchair accessible crossing at ditch on Marshall Mesa Trail, Boulder Open Space, Colorado

Walden Ponds Wildlife Habitat.

Walden Ponds is at 75th St. between Valmont and Jay Roads. The reclaimed gravel pits are a great place for viewing waterfowl. The 2.9 miles of flat dirt trails connect to the also very easy Sawhill Ponds trails. There is a wheelchair accessible boardwalk, a picnic table, and a fishing pier. When dry, most of the trails appear to be wheelchair accessible.

Wheelchair accessible boardwalk at Walden Ponds — Wheelchair accessible boardwalk into marsh at Walden Ponds, Boulder Open Space, Colorado

Walden Ponds from wheelchair accessible trail — Walden Ponds from accessible trail

Tracks across ice at Walden Ponds, Boulder Open Space, Colorado — Animal tracks on ice at Walden Ponds, Boulder Open Space, Colorado