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Boulder Creek Trail – Boulder Creek Path loop from Gunbarrel

Boulder Creek Trail – Boulder Creek Path loop from Gunbarrel

Hard

2.9

(11)

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Boulder Creek Trail – Boulder Creek Path loop from Gunbarrel

02:34

43.3km

580m

Gravel riding

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

Last updated: July 10, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.73 km

Cottonwood Trail

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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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7.94 km

Boulder Creek Path (CU to Foothills Parkway)

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The Boulder Creek Path is a popular multi-use path that connects to many other bike trails and major roads in Boulder, allowing users to traverse across Boulder and largely avoid …

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13.1 km

Boulder Creek Trail

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Nice spot to cool off after the hike

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13.2 km

Boulder Creek Path (Boulder Canyon)

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Although many road cyclists prefer to ride on the narrow, twisting, and well-trafficked road, the recently re-opened Boulder Creek Path, which takes you up to Chapman Drive, is an excellent …

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17.9 km

Chapman Drive Trail

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it's a tough climb specially when the soil is a bit wet and soft. I absolutely prefer this climb over flagstaff though because ZERO cars!

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26.1 km

Chapman Drive Trailhead

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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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26.3 km

Boulder Creek Path

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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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39.5 km

Boulder Creek Trail Underpass

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Since the trail underpass is not yet completed, others have apparently crossed the tracks (you can see their tire tracks). You cannot ride across the tracks, one must walk and …

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43.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.1 km

16.3 km

964 m

934 m

Surfaces

17.2 km

17.1 km

8.70 km

268 m

126 m

Elevation

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Today

Friday 21 August

35°C

16°C

49 %

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Boulder Creek Trail – Boulder Creek Path loop from Gunbarrel

Cottonwood Trail

Boulder Creek Path (CU to Foothills Parkway)

Boulder Creek Trail

Boulder Creek Path (Boulder Canyon)

Chapman Drive Trail

Chapman Drive Trailhead

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Boulder Creek Trail Underpass

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