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The World’s 100 Best Canyons & Gorges

Eldorado Canyon

Eldorado Springs, United States

  1. WORLD’S BEST CANYONS & GORGES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 76 2026
Eldorado Canyon

Sandstone cliffs rise above South Boulder Creek in a narrow canyon near Boulder. Visitors see it from rim overlooks, from trails along the creek, and from climbers working the rock faces.

Highlights

  • Continental Divide overlook
  • Fowler Trail
  • South Boulder Creek

Good to know

  • Timed entry reservation needed on weekends and summer
  • Parking fills quickly on weekends
  • Car entry $10, walk-in $4

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