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Boulder Valley Ranch – Boulder Reservoir loop from Foothills Trailhead

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Boulder County

Boulder Valley Ranch – Boulder Reservoir loop from Foothills Trailhead

Hard

3.0

(15)

runners

Boulder Valley Ranch – Boulder Reservoir loop from Foothills Trailhead

02:12

20.4km

170m

Running

Hard run. Very 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: May 21, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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3.19 km

Boulder Valley Ranch Trailhead

Highlight • Parking

There is a sizable packed gravel parking lot here with bathrooms and access to a host of trails.

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5.34 km

Boulder Valley Ranch

Highlight • Trail

The area of Boulder Valley Ranch is part of the Boulder Mountain Parks and offers natural trails over gentle hills. While you'll follow trails on your run, you'll get really nice views of the Rockies.

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9.10 km

Coot Lake

Highlight • Lake

Coot Lake lies to the north of Boulder Reservoir. The Boulder Reservoir Trail cuts between the two bodies of water and offers access to both.

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10.1 km

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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11.7 km

Boulder Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Boulder Reservoir is sustained by two interconnecting dam walls. The water is open to fishing and swimming (in certain areas), and the trails around the lake are used heavily by …

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13.3 km

51st Street

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

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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15.6 km

Boulder Valley Ranch Pond

Highlight • Lake

The Boulder Valley Ranch Pond is one of two bodies of water within Boulder Valley Ranch (the other is Mesa Reservoir). This smaller reservoir has a beautiful mountain backdrop and …

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18.3 km

Mesa Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

The trails around the reservoir are dirt doubletrack with great views out to the Flatirons. There are lots of branching trails here to explore with no fear of getting lost.

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20.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.95 km

4.38 km

2.82 km

2.78 km

1.48 km

Surfaces

11.8 km

7.05 km

1.10 km

435 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,690 m)

Lowest point (1,580 m)

Weather

Monday 25 May

27°C

12°C

35 %

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Boulder Valley Ranch – Boulder Reservoir loop from Foothills Trailhead

Boulder Valley Ranch Trailhead

Boulder Valley Ranch

Coot Lake

Boulder Reservoir

Boulder Reservoir

51st Street

Boulder Valley Ranch Pond

Mesa Reservoir

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