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Gunbarrel Hill Viewpoint – Monarch Park loop from Niwot

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Gunbarrel Hill Viewpoint – Monarch Park loop from Niwot

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Gunbarrel Hill Viewpoint – Monarch Park loop from Niwot

01:29

21.8km

200m

Cycling

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

Last updated: September 3, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

1

449 m

The Old Oak Coffeehouse

Highlight • Cafe

theoldoakcoffeehouse.com

Patio seating with umbrellas. Favored by cyclists. Restrooms and water fountain in the common hallway next to the shop.

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2

1.85 km

LoBo Trail

Highlight • Trail

This is a fantastic spot along the Niwot Loop Trail. There is a large parking lot and restrooms. You can follow the Overbrook Trail north along Dry Creek for a …

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3

10.7 km

Great views of the Foothills

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great viewpoint along the LOBO Regional Trail. There is a bench for you to stop and take a break to enjoy the vistas.

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4

14.8 km

Gun Barrel Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is not a bike route however there is a bench right there that has spectacular views

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5

14.8 km

Gunbarrel Hill Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Depending on which direction you're riding you may just be starting your ride, or just about to finish. Either way this bench makes a good spot to have a quick …

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6

19.6 km

Monarch Park

Highlight • Rest Area

From here you can follow the fantastic Niwot Loop Trail or venture south along the Left Hand path down the ditch trail which runs all the way to Boulder.

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B

21.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.5 km

3.22 km

2.67 km

1.99 km

325 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.1 km

5.85 km

2.91 km

874 m

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Highest point (1,650 m)

Lowest point (1,540 m)

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Wednesday 14 October

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