Flagstaff Road – Boulder Chautauqua loop from Foothills Community Park

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Flagstaff Road – Boulder Chautauqua loop from Foothills Community Park

Hard

2.9

(4)

riders

Flagstaff Road – Boulder Chautauqua loop from Foothills Community Park

02:12

30.7km

640m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. 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: August 7, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 27.9 km for 168 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

6.41 km

Spruce Confections

Highlight • Cafe

Spruce Confections is a local institution in Boulder. Serving great coffee and tea drinks, sandwiches, pastries, and other treats, Spruce Confections is a must-stop if visiting the west end of Pearl Street.

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16.0 km

Flagstaff Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Nicely paved, not to busy road up to Flagstaff Mountain – plus pretty nice views onto the surrounding landscape.

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21.3 km

Baseline Trail

Highlight • Trail

21.8 km

Boulder Chautauqua

Highlight • Historical Site

historic vacation community with several commons buildings and interesting architecture in a park athmosphere, an interesting climb through an old neighborhood leads there

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28.0 km

Maxwell Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

This little reservoir is a nice waypoint on your travels to or from the neighborhoods of Washington Village and Pine Hill, or nearby Maxwell Park. There's a paved trail that makes cycling here easy.

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29.3 km

Wonderland Lake

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

This nice little cut through takes you past the picturesque Wonderland Lake on a smooth, finely crushed gravel path. This is a popular spot with walkers, joggers, and fishers so just be aware as you ride through.

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30.7 km

End point

Parking

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