C U South is a gift to hikers, bikers, runners, dog owners and nature lovers. It's acres and acres of open space meadows, ponds, trails, and forests. I got lucky and witnessed a bald eagle snag a fish in one of the ponds early one morning. This puppy paradise is accessible if you're headed west on Table Mesa Drive by crossing over the HWY 36 bridge. Instead of turning right onto the ramp to Denver turn left on an unnamed street. Alternatively if you're heading W on HWY 36, take the Table Mesa exit and turn west. Cross over the HWY 36 bridge and turn left onto the unnamed road.
Never once have I witnessed barking or an obnoxious domineering human shouting at or for their dog. The happy pups are too preoccupied exploring the wide open spaces and smiling at their humans with gratitude for the unparalleled adventure. You can hear traffic sometimes but it's mostly drowned out by bird song and geese. The mountain views are sublime. You can even get off by yourself here. The only development is the tennis courts on the west end.
This heavenly site isn't advertised and has no signage or trash cans, just a dumpster in the unpaved parking lot. C.U. has plans to eventually develop part of the area, so enjoy it while you can. Thank you, C.U. for the unregulated oasis, if only temporary, in Boulder. read more