South Boulder Creek Trail – Aquarius Open Space loop from Coyote Ridge Open Space

South Boulder Creek Trail – Aquarius Open Space loop from Coyote Ridge Open Space

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15,871

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South Boulder Creek Trail – Aquarius Open Space loop from Coyote Ridge Open Space

03:46

65.8km

500m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 58.1 km for 304 m

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Parking

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1.82 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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1.93 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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20.4 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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25.7 km

Cottonwood Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This section of the Cottonwood Trail is a short, but sweet, crushed gravel trail that connects Independence Road to Jay Road. It's a nice, scenic way to avoid some of …

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54.8 km

Adler-Fingru Open Space

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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, …

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56.3 km

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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