HALL RANCH LOOP, LYONS, CO: BITTERBRUSH TO NIGHTHAWK!

DETAILS:
9.8 mi Length
1,551 ft Elevation gain
4h 19m Estimated time
Moderately difficult
Loop Trail

A landscape of rolling grasslands and sandstone buttes at Hall Ranch provides excellent viewing opportunities for wildflowers, animals, and mountain peaks.

Discover this 9.8-mile loop trail near Lyons, Colorado. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 19 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, hiking, and horseback riding, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. You'll need to leave pups at home — \DOGS AREN'T ALLOWED ON THIS TRAIL. For the Nighthawk Section of this trail, mountain bikes are not allowed. This is a fun loop around the hills and slopes just to the west of Indian Lookout Mountain, which stands at 6,539 feet above sea level. You'll get a good workout on this hike, and have the opportunity to enjoy an abundance of amazing views!
RESTROOMS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE TRAILHEAD
FYI: THERE IS NO PARKING FEE OR RESERVATION REQUIRED

\\We wait 5 minutes MAXIMUM for hikers who arrive late, out of consideration for those arriving on time. Please allow some extra time to drive to the trailhead.\

IMPORTANT: Your participation in this event is at your own risk, and you are solely responsible for your personal hiking experience, from start to finish. Please consider your fitness/comfort level & the demands of this hike (length/elevation gain/difficulty) prior to signing up.

Link to park information, location & trails map:
https://bouldercounty.gov/open-space/parks-and-trails/hall-ranch/
https://assets.bouldercounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/hall-ranch-map.pdf

\WE'LL MEET AT THE HALL RANCH TRAILHEAD PARKING LOT; THIS IS THE UPPER PARKING LOT\