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Coot Lake Dock – Boulder Reservoir loop from Gunbarrel

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Coot Lake Dock – Boulder Reservoir loop from Gunbarrel

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16,679

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Coot Lake Dock – Boulder Reservoir loop from Gunbarrel

02:02

19.3km

100m

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 4, 2026

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2.53 km

Coot Lake Dock

Highlight • Lake

There is a wooden dock really close to the parking area at Coot Lake that looks over the water. Some great photography of the Boulder Peaks can be taken from here.

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2.61 km

Coot Lake: Water Access and Picnic Areas

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

There are multiple picnic and bench areas around Coot Lake, but this particular stretch offers options with shade and access to the edge of the water. Dogs are only allowed to swim from certain shores (there is adequate signage).

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2.88 km

Coot Lake

Highlight • Lake

Coot Lake lies to the north of Boulder Reservoir. The Boulder Reservoir Trail cuts between the two bodies of water and offers access to both.

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7.24 km

Boulder Valley Ranch Pond

Highlight • Lake

The Boulder Valley Ranch Pond is one of two bodies of water within Boulder Valley Ranch (the other is Mesa Reservoir). This smaller reservoir has a beautiful mountain backdrop and …

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9.48 km

Boulder Valley Ranch Trailhead

Highlight • Parking

There is a sizable packed gravel parking lot here with bathrooms and access to a host of trails.

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11.6 km

Boulder Valley Ranch

Highlight • Trail

The area of Boulder Valley Ranch is part of the Boulder Mountain Parks and offers natural trails over gentle hills. While you'll follow trails on your run, you'll get really nice views of the Rockies.

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14.9 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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16.5 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.

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19.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.58 km

6.16 km

4.15 km

1.35 km

1.11 km

Surfaces

7.27 km

6.22 km

3.25 km

1.02 km

528 m

478 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,630 m)

Lowest point (1,570 m)

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Wednesday 26 August

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Coot Lake Dock – Boulder Reservoir loop from Gunbarrel

Coot Lake Dock

Coot Lake: Water Access and Picnic Areas

Coot Lake

Boulder Valley Ranch Pond

Boulder Valley Ranch Trailhead

Boulder Valley Ranch

Boulder Reservoir

Boulder Reservoir

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