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Boulder Reservoir and Olde Stage Road Figure-8 via the Left Hand Trail — Boulder

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Boulder Reservoir and Olde Stage Road Figure-8 via the Left Hand Trail — Boulder

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Boulder Reservoir and Olde Stage Road Figure-8 via the Left Hand Trail — Boulder

03:01

42.3km

420m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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: June 11, 2024

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935 m

Boulder Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

With lakeside trails and far-reaching views of the foothills, cycling alongside Boulder Reservoir is wonderful. The traffic-free trails are great for families, group rides and solo expeditions. There are plenty of great picnic spots too, should you need a break.

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4.01 km

51st Street (Gravel to Eagle Trailhead)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This section of 51st Street from the main Boulder Reservoir parking area to the Eagle Trail Trailhead (which is also where 51st turns into 55th street) is a fun section …

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7.95 km

Lefthand Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Great section going north from Sage trail. Nice views of the foothills with some swoopy smooth single track.

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17.9 km

Lefthand Canyon (36 to Olde Stage)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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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25.6 km

Old Stage Road (Lee Hill to Olde Stage Overlook)

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

This short, but steep, climb packs a punch! However, you are rewarded with a great view out over northeast Boulder between the hills. This is a perfect spot to snap …

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36.9 km

View of Haystack Mountain and Farms

Highlight • Viewpoint

As Niwot turns into Neva Road, you get fantastic views of Haystack Mountain to the east, a small, but prominent hill that resembles a rounded haystack, and of the foothills …

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42.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.3 km

8.99 km

7.19 km

2.29 km

1.43 km

102 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

31.5 km

10.8 km

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (1,930 m)

Lowest point (1,580 m)

Weather

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Wednesday 3 December

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Boulder Reservoir and Olde Stage Road Figure-8 via the Left Hand Trail — Boulder

Boulder Reservoir

51st Street (Gravel to Eagle Trailhead)

Lefthand Trail

Lefthand Canyon (36 to Olde Stage)

Old Stage Road (Lee Hill to Olde Stage Overlook)

View of Haystack Mountain and Farms

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