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Aquarius Open Space – Davidson Mesa Overlook loop from Culinary School of the Rockies

Aquarius Open Space – Davidson Mesa Overlook loop from Culinary School of the Rockies

Moderate

4.9

(9733)

10,427

riders

Aquarius Open Space – Davidson Mesa Overlook loop from Culinary School of the Rockies

02:55

50.1km

380m

Gravel riding

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

Last updated: June 8, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 15.4 km for 10 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.87 km

Community Ditch Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Community Ditch Trail is an easy mountain biking route that serves as a connector to the Marshall Mesa trails. While not particularly thrilling to ride, it offers beautiful views …

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21.5 km

Aquarius Open Space is crossed by many trails, being the main one "Coal Creek Trail". There's a parking lot on the southeastern part, although you can access the area by any of the trails that go through it.

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23.0 km

Adler-Fingru Open Space

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Adler-Fingru Open Space is a 55.7-acre area that was once used for crop production and livestock grazing. Ownership of the space is divided three ways among the cities of Boulder, …

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25.5 km

Warembourg-Lafayette Farms

Nature Reserve

33.0 km

Sterns Lake

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Sterns Lake is a small lake in the Carolyn Holmberg Preserve at Rock Creek Farm which is well-known for the birding opportunities (especially the Bald Eagles in the winter) and …

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33.5 km

Bald Eagle Nest Viewing Area

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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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34.7 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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34.9 km

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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44.0 km

Davidson Mesa Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this overlook, which has a bike repair station if needed, you get fantastic, sweeping views of the Flatirons and the town of Boulder.

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50.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.3 km

19.6 km

7.05 km

1.60 km

1.20 km

282 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.3 km

16.1 km

11.1 km

6.46 km

110 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,750 m)

Lowest point (1,570 m)

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Wednesday 8 July

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Aquarius Open Space – Davidson Mesa Overlook loop from Culinary School of the Rockies

Community Ditch Trail