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Boulder Creek Trail – Chapman Drive Trail loop from Boulder

Boulder Creek Trail – Chapman Drive Trail loop from Boulder

Hard

4.7

(8611)

19,112

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Boulder Creek Trail – Chapman Drive Trail loop from Boulder

06:15

81.5km

1,930m

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: March 27, 2026

Tips

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Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks

Roosevelt National Forest

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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332 m

East Pearl Street

Highlight (Segment) • Settlement

The east end of Pearl Street before you reach the Pedestrian Mall has seen a lot of growth these last few years. There are great restaurants and coffee shops as …

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3.25 km

Boulder Creek Trail

Highlight • Trail

Nice spot to cool off after the hike

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3.35 km

Boulder Creek Path (Boulder Canyon)

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

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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7.31 km

Boulder Adventure Lodge (A-Lodge)

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The Boulder Adventure Lodge (also known as the A-Lodge) is the closest hostel/camping area to downtown Boulder. Located just up Fourmile Canyon, the A-lodge hosts an entrance to the Betasso …

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7.53 km

Fourmile Canyon (Boulder Canyon to Poorman)

Highlight (Segment) • Canyon

Fourmile Canyon Road is a popular cycling spot that connects Boulder Canyon all the way up to the "ghost town" of Gold Hill via Gold Run Road, Gold Hill Road, …

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43.7 km

Nederland

Highlight • Settlement

Nederland is an old mining town that is now known as a gateway to outdoor recreation, due to its proximity to Indian Peaks Wilderness, Rocky Mountain National Park and Roosevelt National Forest.

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68.6 km

Chapman Drive Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

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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68.6 km

Chapman Drive Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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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81.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.4 km

18.6 km

8.10 km

7.07 km

5.87 km

1.54 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

35.7 km

34.2 km

6.51 km

4.51 km

658 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,650 m)

Lowest point (1,620 m)

Weather

Today

Thursday 21 May

20°C

4°C

65 %

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Boulder Creek Trail – Chapman Drive Trail loop from Boulder

East Pearl Street

Boulder Creek Trail

Boulder Creek Path (Boulder Canyon)

Boulder Adventure Lodge (A-Lodge)

Fourmile Canyon (Boulder Canyon to Poorman)

Nederland

Chapman Drive Trailhead

Chapman Drive Trail

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