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Aquarius Open Space – Meadowlark Trail loop from Lafayette

Aquarius Open Space – Meadowlark Trail loop from Lafayette

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Aquarius Open Space – Meadowlark Trail loop from Lafayette

02:16

35.6km

360m

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: June 8, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 6.16 km for 304 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.42 km

Waneka Park

Highlight • Lake

Waneka Park belongs to the city of Lafayette, Colorado and surrounds the lake of the same name. The park is mainly a summer destination for swimming, paddleboarding, canoeing and more, but it is also frequented in fall and spring for fishing and picnicking.

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4.46 km

Aquarius Open Space

Highlight • Trail

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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6.31 km

Louisville Community Park

Highlight • Rest Area

The park here has sports fields and tons of green space. You can access the Coal Creek Trail just across the street.

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13.3 km

Meadowlark Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Meadowlark Trail forms the eastern leg of the famous Dirty Bismark loop. The views over the adjoining open spaces are a delight and the easy grade is inviting to riders of all levels.

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18.5 km

Marshall Mesa view

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views of Marshall Mesa and the Flat Irons along the Coalton Trail.

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22.6 km

View to Davidson Mesa Open Space

Highlight • Viewpoint

The views from here are amazing. It shows just how wide and open Davidson Mesa Open Space is. It's a great place to stop for a pause.

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28.8 km

Coal Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This trail has a soft surface, so it may be a challenge for super-skinny tires. It's otherwise a very pleasant ride, though. If you don't like biking past horses, this is a good choice, as equestrian users aren't allowed on most of this trail's 14-mile length.

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35.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.1 km

10.9 km

6.25 km

4.19 km

125 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.6 km

10.3 km

8.62 km

579 m

493 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,780 m)

Lowest point (1,600 m)

Weather

Thursday 9 July

32°C

15°C

61 %

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Aquarius Open Space – Meadowlark Trail loop from Lafayette

Waneka Park

Aquarius Open Space

Louisville Community Park

Meadowlark Trail

Marshall Mesa view

View to Davidson Mesa Open Space

Coal Creek Trail

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