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Review:
Shadow Canyon Trail starts at the South Mesa trailhead, not far from Eldorado Springs. Stay on the Mesa Trail for a few miles until the sign points to the left towards Shadow Canyon. This steep canyon is full of huge boulders and lot of lush foliage and ferns. From the canyon, the trail is steep but well maintained. On top of the canyon is the saddle between South Boulder Peak and Bear Peak and it is possible to explore both during the same hike. Close to the top, you have to scramble over some large boulders, but the views of the Indian Peaks and the city of Boulder are worth it.
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