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Distance: 3 miles
Time: 2 hours
Difficulty: Moderate-Strenuous
Elevation Gain: 1,323 feet
Description: From the Mapleton Road Trailhead Parking, Cross the bridge and keep to the LEFT (2x) to meet the West Ridge Trail. On the West Ridge Trail begin a steep ascent for 0.85 miles. Reach a ridge with good views of the plains, Chataqua Park, and Sunshine Canyon. Continue to a 1/2 mile to the Mt. Sanitas summit, offering expansive views of Boulder, the Plains, Flatirons and Continental Divide. Enjoy, then continue to the LEFT on the West Ridge Trail as you descend down rugged switchbacks. Make a sharp RIGHT as you continue onto the Sanitas Valley Trail, a gentle fire road. After a mile you should arrive at the parking area.
The Rambling Wanderer 