Community Ditch Trail – US 36 Bikeway loop from University of Colorado Boulder (Main Campus)

Community Ditch Trail – US 36 Bikeway loop from University of Colorado Boulder (Main Campus)

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Community Ditch Trail – US 36 Bikeway loop from University of Colorado Boulder (Main Campus)

02:20

38.9km

300m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 6, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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11.1 km

Community Ditch Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Community Ditch Trail is an easy mountain biking route that serves as a connector to the Marshall Mesa trails. While not particularly thrilling to ride, it offers beautiful views …

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14.4 km

Mayhoffer Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

We don’t recommend this trail after snowy conditions. Trail becomes a snow/mud soup due to shady conditions.

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19.5 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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20.7 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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25.0 km

This is a nice packed dirt and gravel connector trail, with views of the range from South Bolder Peak to Green Mountain and the Flatirons. Best to avoid this track if there has been recent rain or snow.

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35.1 km

US 36 Bikeway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The US 36 Bikeway, spanning 16 miles across Adams, Boulder, Broomfield, and Jefferson counties, provides a safe and convenient non-motorized route between Denver and Boulder. The trail, separated from traffic …

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38.9 km

End point

Bus stop

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