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Difficulty
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Easy
Elevation
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218 m
Distance
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6.4 km
Duration
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1.5-2.5h
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NCAR and Table Mesa Loop Trail

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Featuring grasslands, forestlands, and epic mountain views, the NCAR and Table Mesa Loop Trail packs a punch! This charming adventure travels along the foot of the Flatirons and along the gurgling waters of Bear Creek. Let the stunning vistas and the ambiance of nature encompassing you lull you into a state of relaxation.

Route Description for NCAR and Table Mesa Loop Trail

The NCAR and Table Mesa Loop Trail is a lovely nature walk that is sure to please all of its adventurers. Whether you are a novice hiker or an intrepid explorer, we think you’ll enjoy this trail just as much as we do. The diverse scenery and possibility of spotting wildlife will motivate you and stimulate you as you wander through the wilderness. Note this path travels through an area inhabited by black bears, mountain lions, and deer, so keep an eye out for them! Next time you are in the Boulder area, be sure to add the NCAR and Table Mesa Loop Hike to your itinerary.

Your journey along the NCAR and Table Mesa Loop Trail departs from the trailhead off Deer Valley Road. From here, track southwest along the Skunk Canyon Service Road, intersecting with a creek before veering left and merging onto the Skunk Canyon Trail. Enjoy the sights of the Flatirons before trekking below the timberline. Soon you will turn onto the Mesa Trail, tracking south through ponderosa pines to Bear Creek Canyon.

At the canyon’s junction, head left and you will be diverted onto the Bear CanyonNCAR Trail. This path will guide out back into the meadowlands to another intersection. Here, keep left onto the NCAR-Bear Connector Trail. Hike along this route to the trail’s end, turning left onto the NCAR Table Mesa/ Bear Trail all the way back to the trailhead.

Getting to the NCAR and Table Mesa Loop Trail Trailhead

The NCAR and Table Mesa Loop Trail departs from the NCAR Trailhead off Deer Valley Road.

Route Information

  • Backcountry Campground:

    No

  • When to do:

    Year-round

  • Pets allowed:

    Yes - On Leash

  • Family friendly:

    Yes

  • Route Signage:

    Average

  • Crowd Levels:

    Moderate

  • Route Type:

    Circuit

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