Boulder Falls Reopens Early After Repairs

BOULDER, CO — The City of Boulder's Open Space and Mountain Parks Department has reopened Boulder Falls. Boulder Falls Trail, which is west of the city, has been closed throughout the summer while crews completed several trail repairs. Construction was originally expected to last until Sept. 6, however the work was completed early.

Additional stairs were built on the trail and rails were installed. The crews also completed fence construction along the highway.

"OSMP reminds visitors to exercise caution in the area and remain on trail while visiting this popular Boulder location," officials warned in a news alert.

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While the department completed significant repairs to the Boulder Falls Trail last year and was able to reopen it to the public, there were several remaining repairs left to complete this summer, the city said.

Officials are encouraging visitors to regularly check the Colorado Department of Transportation’s website to plan any visits to OSMP locations accessible from Boulder Canyon, including Boulder Falls and Chapman Drive, because of ongoing road construction in Boulder Canyon. Visit the department’s interactive trails map at OSMPTrails.org for more information about the trails.