Bear Canyon
Bear Canyon is a valley in Boulder, Colorado and has an elevation of 5,932 feet. Bear Canyon is situated nearby to the neighborhood University Hill, Boulder, as well as near the locality Eldorado Springs.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include National Center for Atmospheric Research and The Flatirons.
National Center for Atmospheric Research
Nature reserve
Photo: Daderot, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The National Center for Atmospheric Research is a federally funded research and development center headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, United States. Founded in 1960, NCAR is sponsored by the National Science Foundation and managed by the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research.
The Flatirons
Peak
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The Flatirons are rock formations in the western United States, near Boulder, Colorado, consisting of flatirons. There are five large, numbered Flatirons ranging from north to south along the east slope of Green Mountain, and the term "The Flatirons" sometimes refers to these five alone.
Bear Peak
Peak
Photo: Thomson200, CC0.
Bear Peak is a mountain summit in the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains of North America. The 8,459-foot peak is located in Boulder Mountain Park, 5.2 miles south-southwest of downtown Boulder in Boulder County, Colorado, United States.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include University Hill, Boulder and Eldorado Springs.
University Hill, Boulder
Neighborhood
Photo: Kvng, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The Hill, a neighborhood in Boulder, Colorado, lies directly west of the University of Colorado campus. The fraternities and sororities associated with CU are located on The Hill as are several establishments associated with the social lives of its students. University Hill, Boulder is situated 2 miles north of Bear Canyon.
Eldorado Springs
Locality
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Eldorado Springs is an unincorporated community, a census-designated place, and a post office located in and governed by Boulder County, Colorado, United States. Eldorado Springs is situated 2½ miles south of Bear Canyon.
Boulder
Photo: Hustvedt, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Boulder is a college town of about 106,000 in the Front Range region of Colorado. The home of the University of Colorado, the city has a reputation for progressive values and outdoor recreation.
Bear Canyon
- Type: Valley with an elevation of 5,932 feet
- Category: landform
- Location: Boulder, Colorado, Rocky Mountains, United States, North America
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Latitude
39.97499° or 39° 58′ 30″ northLongitude
-105.27971° or 105° 16′ 47″ westElevation
5,932 feet (1,808 metres)Open location code
85FPXPFC+X4GeoNames ID
5412972
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