Much of North Table is rimmed with beautiful rocky cliffs. And it’s a big mountain, so once you get up one of the three primary ascent routes, visitors do tend to spread out.

The geology of South Table and North Table is fascinating. The rocky top of both mesas was deposited by a volcano that erupted near the current site of Ralston Reservoir 64 million years ago.

Credit: Courtesy Kelly Moberly Lovely Skiers also explored North and South Table Mountain. For what it's worth, we asked Jefferson County Open Space whether it's alright to do this, and it totally is.