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Cradleboard Trail – Bald Eagle Nest Viewing Area loop from Wetland Preserve

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Broomfield

Cradleboard Trail – Bald Eagle Nest Viewing Area loop from Wetland Preserve

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Cradleboard Trail – Bald Eagle Nest Viewing Area loop from Wetland Preserve

01:44

16.0km

80m

Running

Hard run. Very 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: April 17, 2026

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Parking

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736 m

Cradleboard Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Cradleboard Trail is a short trail in Carolyn Holmberg Preserve in western Broomfield. It leads from the parking lot at South Brainard Drive to Stearns Lake and is a nice trail to view wildlife like prairie dogs and eagles.

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1.81 km

Carolyn Holmberg Preserve at Rock Creek Farm

Highlight • Natural

This area provides a tranquil atmosphere in the midst of the city, featuring several bodies of water and creeks. With stunning views of the Front Range, it's a place to …

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2.83 km

Bald Eagle Nest Viewing Area

Highlight • Viewpoint

After losing their nest to a lightning strike in August, it was unclear which location the eagles would choose for their to new nest. With limited suitable nesting trees in …

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2.96 km

Carolyn Holmberg Preserve at Rock Creek Farm

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This area provides a tranquil atmosphere in the midst of the city, featuring several bodies of water and creeks. With stunning views of the Front Range, it's a place to …

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6.55 km

Rock Creek Trail

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13.1 km

Stearns Lake

Highlight • Lake

As the biggest lake in Carolyn Holmberg Preserve, Stearns Lake is also the most popular one and can be reached via multiple parking lots and trails. The lake itself offers a tranquil environment with great views towards the mountains.

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13.3 km

Stearns Lake

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14.1 km

Cradleboard Trail

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16.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.91 km

4.25 km

1.11 km

509 m

198 m

Surfaces

12.3 km

1.38 km

1.01 km

817 m

415 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,640 m)

Lowest point (1,580 m)

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Cradleboard Trail – Bald Eagle Nest Viewing Area loop from Wetland Preserve

Cradleboard Trail

Carolyn Holmberg Preserve at Rock Creek Farm

Bald Eagle Nest Viewing Area

Carolyn Holmberg Preserve at Rock Creek Farm

Rock Creek Trail

Stearns Lake

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Cradleboard Trail

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