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United States
Colorado
Boulder County
Boulder

Boulder Creek Trail – Boulder Creek Path loop from High Altitude Observatory

Routes
Mountain biking trails
United States
Colorado
Boulder County
Boulder

Boulder Creek Trail – Boulder Creek Path loop from High Altitude Observatory

Easy

4.9

(6760)

10,166

riders

Boulder Creek Trail – Boulder Creek Path loop from High Altitude Observatory

01:59

33.8km

290m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 24, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 3.93 km for 116 m

After 7.33 km for 252 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

6.87 km

Boulder Creek Trail

Highlight • Trail

Nice spot to cool off after the hike

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2

7.45 km

Red Rocks Trail Rock Formations

Highlight • Natural Monument

There are a lot of different views on the Red Rocks trails. The red sandstone rock formations in the area are what give this system the name Red Rocks Trail.

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3

9.20 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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4

12.3 km

Chapman Drive Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

Chapman Drive Trail is a great ride for a gentle ascent in peaceful surroundings. The trail is a fire track, so it's traffic free but still fairly well maintained making …

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5

25.6 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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33.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.7 km

7.99 km

1.55 km

496 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.4 km

9.10 km

7.71 km

298 m

258 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (1,770 m)

Lowest point (1,590 m)

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Friday 22 May

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33 %

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