Upslope Brewing Company – Flatiron Park
1898 S Flatiron Ct, Boulder, CO 80301
Well-behaved, supervised dogs on a leash are welcome on the Flatiron Park patios; dogs are no longer allowed inside because of health department rules.
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Doudy Draw to Flatirons Vista
Dog-friendly hike near Boulder · Doudy Draw Trailhead, 4100 Eldorado Springs Dr, Boulder
Illustration of the region, not this trail.
Dogs on this trail
Dogs must be on a hand-held leash unless under Voice and Sight control with a tag; a seasonal leash is required on upper Doudy Draw south of Community Ditch from Aug. 15 to Dec. 1 for bear activity, and the adjoining Spring Brook Loop South is closed to dogs.
Source: City of Boulder Open Space & Mountain Parks · checked 2026-10-24. Rules change; confirm before you go.
- Distance2.2 mi
- Elevation gain449 ft
- Leash ruleVoice & Sight tag or leash; seasonal leash Aug. 15–Dec. 1
- Water on trailSeasonal creek in the draw; carry water
- SeasonYear-round; muddy after storms (closes), exposed in summer
- Parking40-space lot on the south side of Eldorado Springs Dr; no parking on Hwy 170; fills by mid-morning on weekends
- FeePaid parking lot (free for Boulder County-registered vehicles; OSMP daily fee or permit otherwise)
- RestroomsRestrooms 0.3 mile up the trail at the picnic area
- Managed byCity of Boulder Open Space & Mountain Parks
Doudy Draw follows a shallow creek south through ponderosa savannah, then climbs onto the Flatirons Vista mesa for one of the best dog-level views of the whole Flatirons skyline. The first half mile is wide and accessible; the climb beyond the Spring Brook junction is where it earns its 450 feet. Voice & Sight tag holders can go off leash on most of it, but note the no-dog Spring Brook Loop South spur and the fall leash season for bears on the upper draw. Horses and bikes share the trail. The picnic area restroom is a handy turnaround for short-legged dogs. Rattlesnakes in summer.
Need a sitter while you summit?
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Dog boarding in Boulder Daycare in BoulderAfter the hike
Avery Brewing Company
4910 Nautilus Ct, Boulder, CO 80301
Avery describes its outdoor beer garden and patio as dog-friendly; dogs stay outside while you drink and dine.
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