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Boulder Creek Path – Boulder Creek Trail loop from Gunbarrel

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Boulder Creek Path – Boulder Creek Trail loop from Gunbarrel

Hard

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(1649)

7,310

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Boulder Creek Path – Boulder Creek Trail loop from Gunbarrel

02:58

45.3km

560m

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: August 22, 2026

Tips

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Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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

17.0 km

Baseline Trail

Highlight • Trail

4

18.9 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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5

22.3 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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6

26.6 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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7

31.2 km

Boulder Creek Trail

Highlight • Trail

Nice spot to cool off after the hike

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8

33.3 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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B

45.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.3 km

7.77 km

7.55 km

530 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.0 km

15.1 km

8.13 km

153 m

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Highest point (2,060 m)

Lowest point (1,570 m)

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