Coot Lake Dock – Lefthand Trail loop from Coot Lake

Coot Lake Dock – Lefthand Trail loop from Coot Lake

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Coot Lake Dock – Lefthand Trail loop from Coot Lake

02:25

31.3km

300m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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 8, 2026

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Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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24 m

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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6.42 km

Lefthand Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Great section going north from Sage trail. Nice views of the foothills with some swoopy smooth single track.

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24.9 km

Boulder Valley Ranch Pond

Highlight • Lake

The Boulder Valley Ranch Pond is one of two bodies of water within Boulder Valley Ranch (the other is Mesa Reservoir). This smaller reservoir has a beautiful mountain backdrop and …

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26.1 km

51st Street (Gravel to Eagle Trailhead)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This section of 51st Street from the main Boulder Reservoir parking area to the Eagle Trail Trailhead (which is also where 51st turns into 55th street) is a fun section …

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30.4 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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