Forest loop through diverse foothills terrain with Flatirons views and wildlife spotting opportunities.

The morning air smells of pine and dry earth as you step onto the Canyon Loop & …

Last updated: October 3, 2025

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Betasso Preserve

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1.13 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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5.32 km

Benjamin Trail switchbacks

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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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9.97 km

Betasso overlook

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There are a few different spots on the trails in Betasso Preserve where you can get great views of the town of Boulder and some of the peaks behind the …

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11.1 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.9 km

197 m

Surfaces

11.1 km

Elevation

Highest point (2,020 m)

Lowest point (1,880 m)

Weather

Tuesday 23 December

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Canyon Loop & Benjamin Trail Loop — Betasso Preserve

Betasso Preserve

Benjamin Trail switchbacks

Betasso overlook

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