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Izaak Walton Park – Golden Ponds loop from McIntosh Lake

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Izaak Walton Park – Golden Ponds loop from McIntosh Lake

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Izaak Walton Park – Golden Ponds loop from McIntosh Lake

01:29

25.2km

70m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 28, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 18.3 km for 177 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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9.17 km

Izaak Walton Park

Highlight • Rest Area

The dirt path around the pond is a very nice walk, a chance to enjoy a quiet, scenic view from around all site.

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14.1 km

Left Hand Creek Trail Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

This is the intersection of the Saint Vrain Greenway and Left Hand Creek Trail Trailhead. The Left Hand Creek Trail will take you all the way into Boulder, so it …

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15.4 km

Saint Vrain Greenway

Highlight • Trail

Well maintained multi use path along the Saint Vrain River. Though it leads through the middle of the city it very much feels like being out in the nature. You …

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15.9 km

Saint Vrain Greenway

Highlight • Cycleway

Well maintained multi use path along the Saint Vrain River. Though it leads through the middle of the city it very much feels like being out in the nature. You …

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20.3 km

Golden Ponds

Highlight • Lake

Golden Ponds are three beautiful ponds along the Lykins Gulch Greenway. There is a boardwalk that takes you out towards the center of the main pond, so that you can take in the surrounding scenery.

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20.3 km

Saint Vrain Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Here at the bridge you can admire the small falls. There is a path to go down to the water and some reservable pavilions nearby.

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20.7 km

The trail around the ponds is a paved bike path with a flat packed gravel side. The ponds are beautiful, especially at dawn and sunset, and there is a parking lot with restrooms on the northeast side.

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25.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.5 km

4.63 km

861 m

634 m

508 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.7 km

10.8 km

328 m

230 m

176 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 20 May

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Izaak Walton Park – Golden Ponds loop from McIntosh Lake

Izaak Walton Park

Left Hand Creek Trail Trailhead

Saint Vrain Greenway

Saint Vrain Greenway

Golden Ponds

Saint Vrain Waterfall

Golden Ponds

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