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Welcome to the Eldorado Canyon State Park Department!

Eldorado Canyon is a hidden treasure right in Boulder’s backyard!  Whether it’s hiking amidst the towering sandstone cliffs, picnicking along scenic South Boulder Creek or climbing Eldo's sheer golden walls, Eldorado Canyon State Park truly has something for everyone!  Discover this hidden jewel and take home memories that will last a lifetime.

Eldorado Canyon State Park selected as one of Ten State Parks You Can't Miss by SmarterTravel.com 

Eldorado Canyon offers over five hundred technical rock climbing routes luring climbers from around the world to challenge their skills on “Eldo’s” golden cliffs. The beauty of this canyon engages all who visit.  Hike or mountain bike our picturesque trails that vary from easy to difficult and connect with Boulder's trail systems. Enjoy a picnic by, or fish in, scenic South Boulder Creek. In the winter, Eldorado Canyon offers cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.

The quiet beauty of the park can be experienced best in the cooler months, and during summer weekdays. Please avoid the summer weekend crowds! Eldorado Canyon almost always reaches vehicle capacity on weekends and holidays from May through September, i.e. after filling the Park, vehicles are only admitted when space becomes available.

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Stone Wall Building Class

  Sun 03/01, Sun 03/15, Sun 03/29, Sun 04/12, Sun 04/26, Sun 05/10, Sun 05/24, Sun 06/07, Sun 06/21 |   09:00 AM | Eldorado Canyon State Park

Have you ever wanted to learn how to build stone walls? Eldorado trail workers have been build...

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Stone Wall Building Class Profile Photo Volunteer Stone Wall Building Class
  Sun 03/01, Sun 03/15, Sun 03/29, Sun 04/12, Sun 04/26, Sun 05/10, Sun 05/24, Sun 06/07, Sun 06/21 |   09:00 AM | Eldorado Canyon State Park

Have you ever wanted to learn how to build stone walls? Eldorado trail workers have been building stone walls and stairways for almost 50 years. And a lot of those walls need help! We'll learn in six four-hour sessions: Session 1: Principle...

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