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Big Dry Creek Trail – Aquarius Open Space loop from Northglenn & 112th

Big Dry Creek Trail – Aquarius Open Space loop from Northglenn & 112th

Hard

3.1

(16)

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Big Dry Creek Trail – Aquarius Open Space loop from Northglenn & 112th

05:16

91.4km

710m

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: June 22, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 38 m for 4 m

After 51.5 km for 10 m

After 91.5 km for 4 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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11.8 km

Walnut Creek Open Space

Highlight • Natural

One of the many open spaces within the city of Westminster, Walnut Creek connects to a trail network of over 120 miles. Included in these trails is the 16-mile US 36 Bikeway, a paved bike path that runs from Boulder to Westminster.

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12.0 km

Big Dry Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Big Dry Creek Trail is located in Westminster and spans 12 miles from Interstate 25 to Standley Lake. The multi-use trail features a mostly flat terrain with occasional moderate uphill, passing through open spaces, parks, and neighborhoods. It includes a short on-road section near 99th Street and connects to the US 36 Bikeway, which links Denver and Boulder. Due to the Big Dry Creek stream bank restoration project, there will be periodic closures through fall 2024, and a section will remain closed through summer 2025, with detours available.

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46.1 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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46.2 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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57.6 km

Aquarius Open Space

Highlight • Trail

Aquarius Open Space is crossed by many trails, being the main one "Coal Creek Trail". There's a parking lot on the southeastern part, although you can access the area by any of the trails that go through it.

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59.1 km

Adler-Fingru Open Space

Highlight • Natural

Adler-Fingru Open Space is a 55.7-acre area that was once used for crop production and livestock grazing. Ownership of the space is divided three ways among the cities of Boulder, Louisville, and Lafayette. This property is under an agricultural lease, so access to the public is limited to only the Coal Creek Trail that passes through the space.

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61.5 km

Warembourg Open Space

Highlight • Trail

Warembourg Open Space, shaped through acquisitions in 1999 and 2003 by Boulder County, Louisville, and Lafayette, is a haven for nature enthusiasts. Nestled along Coal Creek and the Coal Creek Regional Trail, this space offers a riparian habitat, creating an immersive biking experience through a landscape shaped by collaborative conservation efforts.

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70.4 km

Carolyn Holmberg Preserve at Rock Creek Farm

Nature Reserve

71.6 km

Carolyn Holmberg Preserve at Rock Creek Farm

Highlight • Natural

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 keep an eye out for wildlife, given the variety that may inhabit the area.

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72.8 km

Lac Amora Open Space

Nature Reserve

91.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

41.0 km

20.6 km

18.8 km

6.91 km

2.25 km

1.86 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

36.0 km

21.4 km

17.2 km

15.4 km

1.46 km

Elevation

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Highest point (1,870 m)

Lowest point (1,560 m)

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Big Dry Creek Trail – Aquarius Open Space loop from Northglenn & 112th

Walnut Creek Open Space

Big Dry Creek Trail

View to Davidson Mesa Open Space

Meadowlark Trail

Aquarius Open Space

Adler-Fingru Open Space

Warembourg Open Space

Carolyn Holmberg Preserve at Rock Creek Farm

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