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South Boulder Creek Trail – Boulder Creek Trail loop from Boulder

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South Boulder Creek Trail – Boulder Creek Trail loop from Boulder

Moderate

5.0

(9310)

17,418

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South Boulder Creek Trail – Boulder Creek Trail loop from Boulder

03:09

46.3km

350m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

Tips

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Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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12.7 km

Boulder Valley Ranch Pond

Lake

17.6 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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22.0 km

Twin Lakes

Highlight • Lake

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.

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22.5 km

Twin Lakes Trail

Highlight • Trail

To the north here the trails are all crushed gravel around Twin Lakes. There is also a bike path which runs along the ditch here through town and a small …

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28.0 km

Stazio Ball Fields Trail

Highlight • Trail

This trail cruises past the Stazio Ball Fields, creating a useful route for commuters (or just riding for fun). It also ties into the South Boulder Creek Trail.

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28.6 km

South Boulder Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This is a very nice section of the bike path, with beautiful views over the mountains in the distance.

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32.6 km

South Boulder Creek Trail (Gravel)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This section of the South Boulder Creek Trail from Marshall Road is on smooth, crushed gravel. You pass through fields with excellent open views of the Flatirons on this fun portion of trail.

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40.3 km

Bear Creek Greenway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Bear Creek Greenway meanders along the creek for many miles. It offers a paved trail lined with trees beside the water, with residential backyards on the opposite side.

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45.9 km

Boulder Creek Trail

Highlight • Trail

Nice spot to cool off after the hike

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46.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.7 km

14.6 km

3.22 km

2.87 km

1.65 km

225 m

Surfaces

16.4 km

11.2 km

9.72 km

8.64 km

322 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,740 m)

Lowest point (1,560 m)

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South Boulder Creek Trail – Boulder Creek Trail loop from Boulder

Coot Lake Dock

Twin Lakes

Twin Lakes Trail

Stazio Ball Fields Trail

South Boulder Creek Trail

South Boulder Creek Trail (Gravel)

Bear Creek Greenway

Boulder Creek Trail

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