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Boulder Reservoir – Boulder Creek Trail loop from Violet on Broadway

Boulder Reservoir – Boulder Creek Trail loop from Violet on Broadway

Hard

4.6

(1627)

7,642

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Boulder Reservoir – Boulder Creek Trail loop from Violet on Broadway

05:07

75.2km

1,050m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 61.0 km for 77 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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18.6 km

Boulder Valley Ranch Pond

Lake

23.5 km

Coot Lake Dock

Highlight • Lake

There is a wooden dock really close to the parking area at Coot Lake that looks over the water. Some great photography of the Boulder Peaks can be taken from here.

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24.5 km

With lakeside trails and far-reaching views of the foothills, cycling alongside Boulder Reservoir is wonderful. The traffic-free trails are great for families, group rides and solo expeditions. There are plenty of great picnic spots too, should you need a break.

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30.3 km

Cottonwood Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This section of the Cottonwood Trail is a short, but sweet, crushed gravel trail that connects Independence Road to Jay Road. It's a nice, scenic way to avoid some of …

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37.6 km

Boulder Creek Path (CU to Foothills Parkway)

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Boulder Creek Path is a popular multi-use path that connects to many other bike trails and major roads in Boulder, allowing users to traverse across Boulder and largely avoid …

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42.7 km

Boulder Creek Trail

Highlight • Trail

Nice spot to cool off after the hike

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44.4 km

Boulder Creek Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Half a mile west of Eben G Fine park, the Boulder Creek Path turns into 2 miles of packed gravel. A gentle grade lets you enjoy the neighboring creek and …

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62.8 km

NCAR Vistors Center

Highlight • Monument

After a nice little climb just outside Boulder, warm up or cool down at the NCAR visitors center. Enjoy great views and learn about atmospheric research. Then it’s time for …

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62.9 km

NCAR Hill

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

The NCAR, or National Center for Atmospheric Research, Hill is a popular climb in south Boulder up to the NCAR Laboratory. You get great views of the unique building as well as of the Flatirons and surrounding hills.

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75.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.4 km

23.5 km

10.1 km

5.22 km

4.71 km

393 m

Surfaces

26.5 km

19.3 km

16.4 km

13.0 km

220 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,060 m)

Lowest point (1,580 m)

Weather

Today

Friday 29 May

23°C

12°C

88 %

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Boulder Reservoir – Boulder Creek Trail loop from Violet on Broadway

Coot Lake Dock