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Sterns Lake – Davidson Mesa Overlook loop from Holy Family High School

Sterns Lake – Davidson Mesa Overlook loop from Holy Family High School

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Sterns Lake – Davidson Mesa Overlook loop from Holy Family High School

02:53

51.2km

430m

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: July 10, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 17.5 km for 73 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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7.23 km

Sterns Lake

Highlight • Lake

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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7.78 km

Carolyn Holmberg Preserve at Rock Creek Farm

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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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7.91 km

Bald Eagle Nest Viewing Area

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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19.9 km

Leon Wurl Wildlife Sanctuary

Nature Reserve

21.7 km

Davidson Mesa

Nature Reserve

23.5 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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31.8 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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33.0 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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38.1 km

Frank Varra Pond

Highlight • Lake

Frank Varra Park has a small pond and patches of trees over rolling green grass. Rock Creek flows through the park and Rock Creek Trail offers riders views of it all.

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40.5 km

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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51.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.0 km

17.3 km

9.27 km

3.55 km

3.09 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.8 km

14.0 km

11.9 km

10.5 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,750 m)

Lowest point (1,590 m)

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Tuesday 14 July

36°C

17°C

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Sterns Lake – Davidson Mesa Overlook loop from Holy Family High School

Sterns Lake

Carolyn Holmberg Preserve at Rock Creek Farm

Bald Eagle Nest Viewing Area

Davidson Mesa Overlook

Meadowlark Trail

View to Davidson Mesa Open Space

Frank Varra Pond

Cradleboard Trail

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