Big Dry Creek – Davidson Mesa Overlook loop from Front Range Community College

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Big Dry Creek – Davidson Mesa Overlook loop from Front Range Community College

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Big Dry Creek – Davidson Mesa Overlook loop from Front Range Community College

02:24

39.6km

310m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 7, 2026

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2.96 km

City Park Pond

Highlight • Lake

The City Park Pond is fed by Big Dry Creek and is just off the side of the Big Dry Creek Trail. There is a separate path that you can hop on to jog around this small reservoir.

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3.60 km

Big Dry Creek

Highlight • River

The Big Dry Creek Open Space boundary actually follows a semi-narrow corridor along the Big Dry Creek waterway. The Big Dry Creek Trail is the most popular within the Nature …

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4.45 km

Walnut Creek Open Space

Highlight • Natural

One of the many open spaces within the city of Westminster, Walnut Creek connects to a trail network of over 120 miles. Included in these trails is the 16-mile US …

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13.7 km

Frank Varra Pond

Highlight • Lake

Frank Varra Park has a small pond and patches of trees over rolling green grass. Rock Creek flows through the park and Rock Creek Trail offers riders views of it all.

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20.0 km

Davidson Mesa Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this overlook, which has a bike repair station if needed, you get fantastic, sweeping views of the Flatirons and the town of Boulder.

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36.2 km

Armed Forces Memorial Garden

Highlight • Monument

This memorial is dedicated to all those who have served in any branch of the armed services. It features a water fountain, benches, granite pillars, and unique statues of soldiers.

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