Boulder trail shuttles are back
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With summer recreation season underway, city and county shuttles to popular trailheads are rolling again.
Why it matters: Catching a shuttle can spare you the scramble for parking at some of Boulder County's most popular outdoor destinations — and save you some gas money along the way.
⛰️ Chautauqua: Boulder's free Park-to-Park service to and from Chautauqua Park runs every weekend and on summer holidays through Sept. 7.
- The shuttle operates every 30 minutes from 8am-8pm and picks up passengers at 19 stops, including ones for downtown Boulder, University Hill and the CU campus.
🧗 Eldorado Canyon: A free shuttle from Superior, Boulder and Marshall to the state park will run weekends and holidays until Sept. 13.
- Shuttles depart every 20 minutes through Sept. 7 and every 30 minutes Sept. 12-13.
- A state parks pass or day pass is require for entry into Eldorado Canyon State Park.
- The Eldo Shuttle also provides service to the Marshall Mesa, Doudy Draw, South Mesa trailheads and Eldorado Springs Pool. Those stops don't require a pass.
🥾 Hessie Trailhead: Free buses ferry hikers from Nederland High School to Hessie Trailhead Friday-Sunday and holidays.
- Shuttles depart every 15 minutes.
- Pro tip: This shuttle does not have bike racks, and bikes aren't allowed onboard.
- From Hessie Trailhead, hikers can access Lost Lake and the Indian Peaks Wilderness area off Fourth of July Road.
🫎 Bustang: The Colorado Department of Transportation's statewide bus service offers routes from Boulder, Lyons, Broomfield and Louisville to Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park.
- Riders need a National Parks pass but do not need a timed-entry pass.
- For full fare, schedule and route information, visit the Bustang site.