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Ethan Rambacher
Photo Date:
06/13/2023
The Sanitas Valley and Dakota Ridge trails offer beautiful and varied views.
Ethan Rambacher
Photo Date:
06/13/2023
There is a sign with a large map at the beginning of the trail.
Ethan Rambacher
Photo Date:
06/13/2023
Beginning up the Sanitas Valley Trail.
Ethan Rambacher
Photo Date:
06/13/2023
The Dakota Ridge trail climbs a long staircase towards the top of the ridge.
Ethan Rambacher
Photo Date:
06/13/2023
The Dakota Ridge trail continues north through the trees with excellent views of the valley to the left.
Ethan Rambacher
Photo Date:
06/13/2023
The view of the valley from the Dakota Ridge trail.
Ethan Rambacher
Photo Date:
06/13/2023
The end of the Dakota Ridge trail.
Ethan Rambacher
Photo Date:
06/13/2023
A view of the upper junction between the Dakota Ridge and Sanitas Valley trails.
Ethan Rambacher
Photo Date:
06/13/2023
The trails are well-signed.
Ethan Rambacher
Photo Date:
06/13/2023
Looking over north Boulder from the upper junction.
Ethan Rambacher
Photo Date:
06/13/2023
The view from the upper junction.
Ethan Rambacher
Photo Date:
06/13/2023
Looking back down the Sanitas Valley Trail.