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United States
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Boulder County
Gunbarrel

Boulder Creek Trail – Boulder Creek Path loop from Gunbarrel

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
United States
Colorado
Boulder County
Gunbarrel

Boulder Creek Trail – Boulder Creek Path loop from Gunbarrel

Hard

4.8

(1649)

7,310

riders

Boulder Creek Trail – Boulder Creek Path loop from Gunbarrel

03:14

49.5km

580m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

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Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

151 m

Mural of the Full Moon Wolves

Highlight • Structure

Just as you enter the tunnel, which crosses under the busy Lookout Road, there is a vibrant mural of wolves and the Flatirons.

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2

2.02 km

Twin Lakes

Highlight • Lake

From this spot by the water, you get great views of the Flatirons and foothills of Boulder. If you ride by in the morning, the water is often still, making for great photographs.

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3

6.18 km

Cottonwood Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This section of the Cottonwood Trail is a short, but sweet, crushed gravel trail that connects Independence Road to Jay Road. It's a nice, scenic way to avoid some of …

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4

19.5 km

Boulder Creek Trail

Highlight • Trail

Nice spot to cool off after the hike

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5

21.2 km

Boulder Creek Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Half a mile west of Eben G Fine park, the Boulder Creek Path turns into 2 miles of packed gravel. A gentle grade lets you enjoy the neighboring creek and …

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6

24.4 km

Chapman Drive Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

it's a tough climb specially when the soil is a bit wet and soft. I absolutely prefer this climb over flagstaff though because ZERO cars!

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7

28.5 km

Flagstaff Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Nicely paved, not to busy road up to Flagstaff Mountain – plus pretty nice views onto the surrounding landscape.

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8

36.6 km

Boulder Creek Path (CU to Foothills Parkway)

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Boulder Creek Path is a popular multi-use path that connects to many other bike trails and major roads in Boulder, allowing users to traverse across Boulder and largely avoid …

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49.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.6 km

10.4 km

7.49 km

666 m

365 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.5 km

15.8 km

11.0 km

262 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (2,060 m)

Lowest point (1,570 m)

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