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Eagle Wind Trail
Ron Stewart Preserve at Rabbit Mountain

Date Hiked: March 15, 2014

Distance: 4 mi (RT)
Elevation Gain: 513 ft
Elevation Min/Max: 5,505 to 5,849ft
Trailhead Lat/Long:40º 14' 48" N; 105º 13' 25" W  
Managing Agency: Boulder County Open Space
Fee: None

Rabbit Mountain Trail Map
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Directions:  Rabbit Mountain is located just east of Lyons.  Coming north from Boulder on Hwy 36 make a right on Hwy 66.  Look for the Rabbit Mountain sign and make a left (north) on North 55th Street.  The trailhead and parking area is at the end of the road.  There is no parking fee.

Start the hike by heading up the only trail for about .5 mi.  At the trail junction you have three options, follow the dirt road, aka Indian Mesa Trail, turn left onto the Little Thompson Overlook Trail, or turn right onto the Eagle Wind Trail.  Although the Little Thompson Overlook is a wonderful hike, this hike describes only the Eagle Wind Trail.

The Eagle Wind Trail skirts the ridge with terrific views of Longs Peak, the north Indian Peaks, and the plains down to Boulder.  There are various viewpoints to the right of the trail.  The trail itself is relatively flat and traverses the top of the ridge until it loops back in on itself.  The loop itself is about 2.5 miles.  This hike is a great option for all seasons, especially when you want some elevation gain while still staying east of the foothills. 


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