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Boulder Creek Trail – Ward General Store loop from Boulder

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Boulder Creek Trail – Ward General Store loop from Boulder

Hard

5.0

(7285)

9,529

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Boulder Creek Trail – Ward General Store loop from Boulder

07:17

106km

1,900m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: August 7, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks

Buckingham Park

Roosevelt National Forest

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.20 km

Boulder Creek Trail

Highlight • Trail

Nice spot to cool off after the hike

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10.7 km

Old Stage Road (Lee Hill to Olde Stage Overlook)

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Short climb keep spinning

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15.6 km

Lefthand Canyon (36 to Olde Stage)

Highlight (Segment) • Canyon

The initial section of Lefthand Canyon from 36 is easier than the upper sections and a great place to warm up the legs for some climbing! As you follow Lefthand …

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31.7 km

Lyons Redstone Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

End your ride with a frosty beverage and/or food at Oskar Blues Brewery.

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71.1 km

Ward General Store

Highlight • Cafe

Ask for the cinnamon rolls!

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91.7 km

Lefthand Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

The Lefthand Trailhead is the main access point for a popular system of hiking and mountain biking trails on the eastern end of Lefthand Canyon. More of a large pullout …

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106 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

46.0 km

29.3 km

25.9 km

4.35 km

527 m

209 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

93.7 km

11.3 km

507 m

450 m

230 m

116 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,830 m)

Lowest point (1,610 m)

Weather

Monday 24 August

31°C

17°C

49 %

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Boulder Creek Trail – Ward General Store loop from Boulder

Boulder Creek Trail

Old Stage Road (Lee Hill to Olde Stage Overlook)

Lefthand Canyon (36 to Olde Stage)

Lyons Redstone Museum

Ward General Store

Lefthand Trailhead

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