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Boyd Lake Trail – Fossil Creek loop from CAVA

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Boyd Lake Trail – Fossil Creek loop from CAVA

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Boyd Lake Trail – Fossil Creek loop from CAVA

01:58

33.5km

180m

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 28, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Boyd Lake State Park

Hazaleus Natural Area

Redtail Grove Natural Area

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.65 km

Fossil Creek Park

Highlight • Rest Area

This beautiful park with paths and fossils is perfect for family walks.

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8.45 km

Fossil Creek Wetland Natural Area

Highlight • Natural

More than 140 species of birds have been spotted in this wetlands area; keep an eye out for terrestrial wildlife, too.

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13.9 km

Boyd Lake Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Boyd Lake Trail offers a smooth ride with great views of the lake, surrounding mountains, and Loveland. It’s also part of the larger Loveland Recreation Trail Loop.

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14.6 km

Beautiful view over Boyd Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

Here's a beautiful view over Boyd Lake, an excellent spot to take a break and enjoy nature.

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23.6 km

Long View Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Long View Trail is part of Loveland's 32-mile paved recreation trail system. This 4.4-mile long, 10-foot wide trail connects Loveland's Recreation Trail at Sunset Vista Natural Area with Fort …

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26.3 km

Hazaleus Natural Area is a beautiful wildlife reserve in an area of stunning natural beauty and recreational opportunities. You'll see wetlands, native grasslands and impressive wildlife species including the possibility …

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27.6 km

Fossil Creek

Highlight • River

Here you are within sight of Fossil Creek. This river is a natural habitat for many birds and has encouraged the creation of a natural area of tranquility for wildlife. The trail crosses this sanctuary.

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29.5 km

Redtail Grove Natural Area

Nature Reserve

33.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.8 km

1.53 km

204 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.4 km

2.88 km

103 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,550 m)

Lowest point (1,490 m)

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Today

Saturday 27 June

34°C

15°C

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Boyd Lake Trail – Fossil Creek loop from CAVA

Fossil Creek Park

Fossil Creek Wetland Natural Area

Boyd Lake Trail

Beautiful view over Boyd Lake

Long View Trail

Hazaleus Natural Area

Fossil Creek

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