Brandy Duvall Memorial Cross: A Tribute to Resilience

Getting There

• Public Bus

  From the center of Boulder, walk to the Boulder Transit Center located at 14th St & Walnut St. Take the RTD bus Route 204 towards Golden. Stay on the bus for approximately 35 minutes. Get off at the stop called 'Golden St & 12th St'. From there, walk south on 12th St towards Washington Ave. After about 0.2 miles, turn left onto Washington Ave and continue for another 0.3 miles. As you approach the area, you will see a trailhead for the Mount Zion trail. Follow the trail upward for about 0.5 miles until you reach the Brandy Duvall memorial cross. The hike will take you through beautiful scenery, so enjoy the views along the way.

• Biking

  Start from the Boulder Public Library located at 1001 Arapahoe Ave. Rent a bike from a local rental shop if needed. Head south on Arapahoe Ave towards 10th St. Turn right onto 10th St and continue until you reach the intersection with Canyon Blvd. Turn left onto Canyon Blvd and follow it to the east. After about 1.5 miles, turn right onto CO-93 S. Continue on CO-93 for about 6 miles. When you reach Golden, look for signs directing you to the Mount Zion trailhead. Park your bike at the designated bike racks and follow the trail upward for about 0.5 miles to reach the Brandy Duvall memorial cross.

• Walking

  If you prefer to walk, start at the Boulder Creek Path at the intersection of Arapahoe Ave and 9th St. Head east along the path until you reach the intersection with Broadway. Turn right onto Broadway and walk south for about 1.2 miles. Once you reach the intersection with US-6, head west along US-6 for about 2 miles. Look for the entrance to the Mount Zion trail on your left. Follow the trail for approximately 0.5 miles to reach the Brandy Duvall memorial cross. This route may take about 2 hours, so wear comfortable shoes and bring water.