The Top 20 Lakes in Boulder County

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.

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 … read more

From this spot by the water, you get great views of the Flatirons and foothills of Boulder. If you ride by in the morning, the water is often still, making for great photographs.

This lake is one of the most remarkable in the Rocky Mountains. Its austerity contributes to the beauty of the place.

McIntosh Lake is a beautiful reservoir in Longmont that offers 3.5 miles of easy walking trails and fantastic views of Longs Peak and Mt. Meeker. It's popular with walkers, runners, … read more

The Lagerman Agricultural Preserve and Reservoir is a small nature preserve that birders, boaters, picnickers, bikers, runners, and dog-walkers can all enjoy. You get great views of the foothills over … read more

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.

The East Boulder - Teller Farm Trail is a wheelchair accessible trail that meanders past Teller Lake and through farmland where crops are grown and cattle and horses graze. The groomed trails are popular with runners, cyclists and birdwatchers.

Leon Wurl Wildlife Sanctuary, also known only as Harper Lake, has a paved path around a lake that is around .9 miles long. There is no elevation gain on this … read more