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Monarch Park – Boulder Reservoir loop from Niwot

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Monarch Park – Boulder Reservoir loop from Niwot

Hard

3.5

(25)

41

runners

Monarch Park – Boulder Reservoir loop from Niwot

01:47

17.1km

60m

Running

Hard run. 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: August 7, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

1.70 km

Monarch Park

Highlight • Rest Area

From here you can follow the fantastic Niwot Loop Trail or venture south along the Left Hand path down the ditch trail which runs all the way to Boulder.

Tip by

2

3.23 km

Great views of the Foothills

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great viewpoint along the LOBO Regional Trail. There is a bench for you to stop and take a break to enjoy the vistas.

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3

7.04 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.

Tip by

4

8.58 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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B

17.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.7 km

1.79 km

513 m

149 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.3 km

2.61 km

1.23 km

1.04 km

549 m

411 m

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Sunday 11 October

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18 %

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