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Chautauqua Trailhead – Chautauqua Park loop from Boulder

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Chautauqua Trailhead – Chautauqua Park loop from Boulder

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(25)

81

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Chautauqua Trailhead – Chautauqua Park loop from Boulder

01:31

27.5km

480m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 12, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 3.59 km for 51 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

3.61 km

Chautauqua Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

Great parking lot right next to the trailhead. Paid parking starts at 8AM ($2.50 an hour.

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2

3.84 km

Chautauqua Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Providing backdoor access to the Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks trails, Chautauqua Park offers and area to access and view nature just at the foot of the city of Boulder. There is also a children's park and turf field.

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3

9.80 km

NCAR Hill

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

The NCAR, or National Center for Atmospheric Research, Hill is a popular climb in south Boulder up to the NCAR Laboratory. You get great views of the unique building as well as of the Flatirons and surrounding hills.

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4

12.0 km

NCAR Vistors Center

Highlight • Monument

After a nice little climb just outside Boulder, warm up or cool down at the NCAR visitors center. Enjoy great views and learn about atmospheric research. Then it’s time for …

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5

16.2 km

Shanahan Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

At the top of the hill, you'll discover fantastic views of the surrounding mountains. Enjoy the added bonus of scenic views of the Flatirons and blooming spring wildflowers.

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B

27.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.9 km

1.70 km

1.66 km

1.12 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.0 km

3.23 km

196 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,860 m)

Lowest point (1,630 m)

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