Boulder County 93 aka Switzerland North

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Located a short distance west of Boulder, Colorado, Boulder County 93 follows an old railroad grade that dates back to 1883. This road is often referred to as Switzerland North, as it is the northernmost section of the Switzlerand Trail, split in half by Gold Hill Road. In 1896, the Colorado and N... Read More
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Highlights of Boulder County 93 aka Switzerland North

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Highest Elevation
8638 ft
Shape of Trail
Straight Through
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
North
Official Trail Name
93
Nearest Town
Gold Hill
Nearest Services
Boulder
Management Agency
Arapaho National Forest
District
Boulder Ranger District

Overview

Located a short distance west of Boulder, Colorado, Boulder County 93 follows an old railroad grade that dates back to 1883. This road is often referred to as Switzerland North, as it is the northernmost section of the Switzlerand Trail, split in half by Gold Hill Road. In 1896, the Colorado and Northwestern Railroad took over ownership of this rail line and named it "Switzerland Trail" in a successful attempt to attract the tourist trade. In 1919 the line was shut down, and the tracks were subsequently pulled up, but the roadbed remains. It was, and remains, well known for its beautiful scenic views of the Front Range hills.

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8 Waypoints
26 Trail Photos
1 Trail Concerns
8 Community Reviews
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