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Flagstaff Road Scenic Drive – Davidson Mesa Overlook loop from Wetland Preserve

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Flagstaff Road Scenic Drive – Davidson Mesa Overlook loop from Wetland Preserve

Moderate

2.8

(4)

77

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Flagstaff Road Scenic Drive – Davidson Mesa Overlook loop from Wetland Preserve

02:55

52.0km

730m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

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Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

1

1.44 km

Frank Varra Park Pathway

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Frank Varra Park is home to a few running paths and Frank Varra Pond, which is a small reservoir with a children's playing area. The Rock Creek Trail is the …

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2

18.3 km

Flagstaff Road Scenic Drive

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

The road up Flagstaff from Chautauqua to Chapman Drive, where you can continue to Artists Point overlooking Boulder, is an iconic Boulder climb. This fun, twisting road (whether you ride …

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3

32.0 km

Boulder Creek Path: 28th Street to Foothills Parkway

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The Boulder Creek Path is a popular multi-use path that connects to many other bike trails and major roads in Boulder, allowing users to traverse across Boulder and largely avoid …

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4

36.5 km

Centennial Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This section of trail takes you along a paved route through a tunnel of trees by the golf course and Empson Ditch (Skunk Creek).

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5

44.5 km

Davidson Mesa Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this overlook, which has a bike repair station if needed, you get fantastic, sweeping views of the Flatirons and the town of Boulder.

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B

52.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.9 km

11.6 km

1.66 km

435 m

394 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

31.1 km

20.7 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (2,040 m)

Lowest point (1,600 m)

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