Mapleton Hill
By Jessica Carcoana · Updated September 2026
Victorian and Queen Anne houses built between 1880 and 1920 sit on lots of 0.15 to 0.40 acres under a canopy of mature elms and maples, and the neighborhood is one of ten districts the city has designated, so exterior alterations require a Landmark Alteration Certificate. Mapleton Avenue runs west from Broadway to the Centennial Trailhead at 301 Sunshine Canyon Road, which opens the Mount Sanitas, Sanitas Valley, and Red Rocks trails. From the Broadway and Mapleton bus stop, served by the SKIP, 208, and Y routes, that trailhead is a nine block walk. Pearl Street Mall is four blocks south.
At a glance
Community Anchors
- Pearl Street Mall (4-block pedestrian promenade, 200+ shops/restaurants)
- CU Boulder campus (flagship state university, 35,000 students)
- Chautauqua Park and Auditorium (National Historic Landmark)
- Flatirons (iconic rock formations, 40+ miles of hiking trails)
- Boulder Creek Path (7.5-mile multi-use trail through city center)
- NCAR (National Center for Atmospheric Research) and Mesa Trail
- 46,000 acres of Open Space and Mountain Parks (OSMP)
- Boulder Reservoir (swimming, boating, fishing)
- 29th Street Mall (open-air shopping and dining)
- NoBo Art District (Colorado Creative District)
- Boulder Public Library (main and branch locations)
- North, South, and East Boulder Recreation Centers
- Valmont Bike Park
- Boulder Farmers Market (Saturday, April-November)
- Boulder Country Club (27-hole golf course, Gunbarrel)
- 300+ miles of bike lanes and multi-use paths (Bike Score 86)
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Where it sits
Inside Boulder. Approximate area.
Quick answersQuestions about Mapleton Hill
Where is Mapleton Hill?
Mapleton Hill is in Boulder, about 0.5 miles northwest of the Boulder center. The map on this page shows its approximate location.
When was Mapleton Hill built?
Homes in Mapleton Hill were built between 1880 and 1920 (historic).
What amenities does Mapleton Hill have?
Mapleton Hill amenities include historic district designation, Victorian and Queen Anne architecture, tree-lined streets with mature elms and maples, walkable to Pearl Street Mall, Mount Sanitas trailhead nearby, and Boulder Community Hospital adjacency.
How big are the lots in Mapleton Hill?
Typical lots in Mapleton Hill run 0.15–0.40 acres.
Which schools are near Mapleton Hill?
Schools near Mapleton Hill include Whittier Elementary, Casey Middle School, and Boulder High School. Verify enrollment eligibility by address.
How high is Mapleton Hill?
Mapleton Hill sits at about 5,360 feet above sea level.
Parks and Schools
- The Peoples' Crossing
- Mount Sanitas Open Space
- Boulder Creek Park
- Whittier Elementary
- Casey Middle School
- Boulder High School
Verify school assignment by address with the district. Attendance boundaries do not follow neighborhood lines.
Commute and Access
- 2 minBroadway
- 1 minCanyon Blvd / SH-119
- 10 minUS-36
Transit in Boulder: RTD Flatiron Flyer (FF1, FF2), express bus to Denver via US-36 (50-65 min) · RTD BOLT, express bus to Denver (limited stops) · RTD DASH, downtown Boulder circulator · RTD SKIP, Broadway high-frequency route · RTD HOP, Broadway-to-campus circulator · RTD JUMP, Table Mesa to Gunbarrel crosstown · Community Cycles bike share stations · Boulder B-Cycle stations throughout downtown and university area
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About This Profile
This profile of Mapleton Hill was researched in April 2026. It was last reviewed in September 2026. The price range comes from listed and recently sold homes in the neighborhood. Amenity coverage is strong, with several public sources confirming the list.
Data sourced from direct and indirect online resources. Details are subject to change over time as we continue to research this area.