Eldorado Canyon State Park free weekend shuttle has begun

Free shuttle service to the State Park and the Marshall Mesa, Doudy Draw and South Mesa trailheads is available from Boulder and the US 36 & McCaslin Park-n-Ride in Superior Boulder County, Colo. – Beginning on Saturday, May 27, Boulder County, Colorado Parks & Wildlife and City of Boulder Open Space & Mountain Parks will offer a free shuttle bus service on weekends and holidays this summer and fall to carry passengers from Superior, Boulder, and Marshall to Eldorado Canyon State Park, a popular hiking, sightseeing, and climbing destination, and to the Marshall Mesa, Doudy Draw and South Mesa trailheads. The shuttle will help address increased parking and traffic congestion-related impacts in Eldorado Springs, within the state park and along CO 170.Free Shuttle ServiceThe Eldo Shuttle service will begin Saturday, May 27, and will run Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays until Monday, Sept. 4. Holidays with shuttle service include Monday, May 29 (Memorial Day), Tuesday, July 4 (Independence Day) and Monday, Sept. 4 (Labor Day). Shuttles run from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day of service. Shuttles will run approximately every 20 minutes.==== View a map of the route and shuttle stops.====State Parks PassAll shuttle passengers age 16 and older will be required to purchase a valid state parks pass to enter the state park. Shuttle riders can bring an annual pass, purchase a day pass online at www.cpwshop.com, or bring $4 cash per adult to pay onboard the shuttle (exact change only – drivers carry no change). Shuttle riders paying by credit card will need to deboard and purchase a day pass at the Visitor Center. Shuttle riders headed to the Marshall Mesa, Doudy Draw or South Mesa trailheads do not need any pass or fare. Shuttle riders headed to the Eldorado Artesian Resort & Pool will need to pay an entrance fee.Accessible HikingAll shuttles and shuttle stops are ADA accessible. The Eldo Shuttle provides access to the Fowler Trail, a wheelchair-accessible trail.Gear and Bikes are WelcomeBackpacks, crashpads and other climbing gear are welcome.Leashed, well-behaved dogs are welcome.Each shuttle has a bike rack that can hold three bikes.Masks or Facial Coverings Not Required to RideMasks or facial coverings are not required to ride the shuttle, but passengers who would feel more comfortable wearing a mask are welcome to do so.Timed Entry Reservations Not Required to Ride the Free ShuttleIn 2022, Colorado Parks & Wildlife approved a pilot timed entry reservation system for visitors driving to Eldorado Canyon State Park. From May 15 to Sept. 15, 2023, visitors accessing the park via private vehicle on weekends and holidays need to have a timed entry reservation.Reservations are not required for shuttle parking, or to ride the shuttle. There is no public parking near the entrance to Eldorado Canyon State Park, and parking is limited at the Doudy Draw and South Mesa Trailheads. Don't chance it – park at one of the shuttle lots and ride the shuttle instead. Illegal parking could result in fines and/or towed vehicles.More InformationFor more information, visit www.EldoShuttle.com