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Bald Eagle Nest Viewing Area

Natural Monuments

Bald Eagle Nest Viewing Area

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Bald Eagle Nest Viewing Area

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(12)

Running

5.0

(2)

Gravel riding

5.0

(1)

Location: Boulder County, Colorado, United States

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Tips

May 22, 2025

Cycling

After losing their nest to a lightning strike in August, it was unclear which location the eagles would choose for their to new nest. With limited suitable nesting trees in the area—including one along the trail near their previous nest—they have now settled in a tree here, near the southern end of S. 104th St.

Alfred Sawatzky

December 29, 2022

Cycling

See more information about trail detours during nesting season here: bouldercounty.gov/open-space/parks-and-trails/carolyn-holmberg-preserve-rock-creek-farm/#detour

Alfred Sawatzky

November 12, 2023

Running

See more information about trail detours during nesting season here: bouldercounty.gov/open-space/parks-and-trails/carolyn-holmberg-preserve-rock-creek-farm/#detour

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Aquarius Open Space – Sterns Lake loop from Broomfield High School

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View of Longs Peak – Sterns Lake loop from 2800 Block 119th St

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#3.

Sterns Lake – View of Longs Peak loop from Wetland Preserve

42.7km

02:40

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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

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Elevation 1,610 m

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Location: Boulder County, Colorado, United States

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