South Boulder Peak

South Boulder Peak is a mountain summit in the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains of North America. The peak is located in Boulder Mountain Park, south-southwest of downtown Boulder in Boulder County, Colorado, United States.

Mountain

South Boulder Peak is located on the south end of the Boulder Mountain Park and is the tallest peak within the park. It is connected with Bear Peak via a saddle and Eldorado Canyon State Park is located on its southern flank. Most people who hike to the top of the mountain either use the Shadow Canyon Trail or cross the saddle from Bear Peak.
On June 26, 2012, the Flagstaff Fire erupted and burned an upper section of South Boulder Peak. Some homes in south Boulder were evacuated but no structures were lost in the blaze. The Flagstaff Fire was part of a busy 2012 fire season for Colorado.