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Coot Lake Dock – Boulder Reservoir loop from Dakota Boulevard Parking

Coot Lake Dock – Boulder Reservoir loop from Dakota Boulevard Parking

Moderate

4.9

(8039)

8,040

riders

Coot Lake Dock – Boulder Reservoir loop from Dakota Boulevard Parking

01:44

24.2km

210m

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: May 19, 2026

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7.15 km

Boulder Valley Ranch

Highlight • Trail

The area of Boulder Valley Ranch is part of the Boulder Mountain Parks and offers natural trails over gentle hills. While you'll follow trails on your run, you'll get really nice views of the Rockies.

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11.4 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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12.4 km

Boulder Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

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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14.0 km

Boulder Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Boulder Reservoir is sustained by two interconnecting dam walls. The water is open to fishing and swimming (in certain areas), and the trails around the lake are used heavily by …

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15.5 km

51st Street (Gravel to Eagle Trailhead)

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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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17.9 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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24.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.78 km

6.14 km

5.57 km

2.82 km

696 m

209 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.0 km

8.22 km

3.98 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Coot Lake Dock – Boulder Reservoir loop from Dakota Boulevard Parking

Boulder Valley Ranch

Coot Lake Dock

Boulder Reservoir

Boulder Reservoir

51st Street (Gravel to Eagle Trailhead)

Boulder Valley Ranch Pond

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