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Betasso Preserve – Chapman Drive Trailhead loop from 28th St & Jay Rd

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Betasso Preserve – Chapman Drive Trailhead loop from 28th St & Jay Rd

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Betasso Preserve – Chapman Drive Trailhead loop from 28th St & Jay Rd

04:30

49.2km

1,190m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 29.3 km for 2.04 km

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Start point

Bus stop

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6.95 km

Red Rocks Trail Rock Formations

Highlight • Natural Monument

There are a lot of different views on the Red Rocks trails. The red sandstone rock formations in the area are what give this system the name Red Rocks Trail.

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12.9 km

Betasso Link Trail

Highlight • Trail

Nice a dry on the link trail

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14.9 km

Betasso Preserve

Highlight • Forest

With multiple trailheads, parking lots, and interconnecting hiking and biking trails, the Betasso Preserve is one of the most frequented outdoor spaces in the Boulder Foothills area. The trails are …

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16.9 km

Canyon Loop

Highlight • Trail

A great singletrack loop that is rideable in both directions. Keep in mind that the trails at Betasso Preserve are closed for mountain bikers on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

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18.3 km

Benjamin Loop

Highlight • Trail

The Benjamin Loop is challenging for novice mountain bikers as the trail leads through steep terrain. Whenever you make a stop don't forget to look up and to enjoy the beautiful mountain vistas.

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19.3 km

Benjamin Trail switchbacks

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Benjamin Trail Loop is as popular with mountain bikers as it is hikers. These long, swooping switchbacks are not as steep as the more direct route up and down …

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37.3 km

Chapman Drive Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

Chapman Drive Trail is a great ride for a gentle ascent in peaceful surroundings. The trail is a fire track, so it's traffic free but still fairly well maintained making …

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49.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.4 km

18.1 km

6.72 km

3.14 km

1.35 km

586 m

Surfaces

14.2 km

12.7 km

9.68 km

5.97 km

4.64 km

2.07 km

Elevation

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Highest point (2,320 m)

Lowest point (1,620 m)

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Tuesday 26 May

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Betasso Preserve – Chapman Drive Trailhead loop from 28th St & Jay Rd

Red Rocks Trail Rock Formations

Betasso Link Trail

Betasso Preserve

Canyon Loop

Benjamin Loop

Benjamin Trail switchbacks

Chapman Drive Trailhead

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