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Boulder County
Gunbarrel

Foothills Views – Cottonwood Trail loop from Lookout Rd & Idylwild Trail

Routes
Road cycling routes
United States
Colorado
Boulder County
Gunbarrel

Foothills Views – Cottonwood Trail loop from Lookout Rd & Idylwild Trail

Moderate

4.5

(8959)

13,904

riders

Foothills Views – Cottonwood Trail loop from Lookout Rd & Idylwild Trail

02:46

48.0km

830m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 21, 2026

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The surface for a segment of your route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 41.0 km for 1.95 km

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.29 km

Foothills Views

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this spot on 63rd, you get great views over a large field of the Boulder Foothills. This spot is especially nice in the fall when the leaves are changing …

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2

8.97 km

The Coffee Ride

Highlight • Cafe

best coffee roasters in the area. no doubt about it. also good vibes and Josh can recommend some routes nearby

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3

10.2 km

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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4

21.3 km

Super Flagstaff Summit

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Super Flagstaff, or more commonly, "Super Flag," is the name of the tough climb from intersection of the road to the Flagstaff amphitheater and Artist's Point, and Chapman Drive to …

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5

41.0 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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48.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.6 km

17.5 km

2.20 km

463 m

185 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

31.0 km

15.0 km

1.90 km

104 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (2,340 m)

Lowest point (1,570 m)

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Monday 25 May

27°C

10°C

33 %

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Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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