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United States
Colorado
Boulder County
Gunbarrel

Davidson Mesa Overlook – South Boulder Creek Trail loop from Spine Road & White Rock Circle

Routes
United States
Colorado
Boulder County
Gunbarrel

Davidson Mesa Overlook – South Boulder Creek Trail loop from Spine Road & White Rock Circle

Moderate

4.9

(2690)

12,601

riders

Davidson Mesa Overlook – South Boulder Creek Trail loop from Spine Road & White Rock Circle

03:54

66.1km

430m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: April 21, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.19 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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2

9.57 km

Twin Lakes Trail

Highlight • Trail

To the north here the trails are all crushed gravel around Twin Lakes. There is also a bike path which runs along the ditch here through town and a small …

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3

10.1 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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4

14.9 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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35.9 km

Leon Wurl Wildlife Sanctuary

Nature Reserve

6

39.3 km

Davidson Mesa Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this overlook, which has a bike repair station if needed, you get fantastic, sweeping views of the Flatirons and the town of Boulder.

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7

46.7 km

Community Ditch Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Community Ditch Trail is an easy mountain biking route that serves as a connector to the Marshall Mesa trails. While not particularly thrilling to ride, it offers beautiful views …

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8

51.8 km

South Boulder Creek Trail (Gravel)

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This section of the South Boulder Creek Trail from Marshall Road is on smooth, crushed gravel. You pass through fields with excellent open views of the Flatirons on this fun portion of trail.

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9

59.1 km

South Boulder Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This is a very nice section of the bike path, with beautiful views over the mountains in the distance.

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B

66.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.9 km

24.3 km

7.58 km

3.27 km

1.90 km

153 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.8 km

15.3 km

14.5 km

13.4 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,750 m)

Lowest point (1,540 m)

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