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Bear Creek Greenway – Davidson Mesa Overlook loop from CU Events Center

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United States
Colorado
Boulder County
Boulder

Bear Creek Greenway – Davidson Mesa Overlook loop from CU Events Center

Moderate

3.3

(6)

72

riders

Bear Creek Greenway – Davidson Mesa Overlook loop from CU Events Center

02:34

39.5km

440m

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 30, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.77 km

Bear Creek Greenway

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The Bear Creek Greenway meanders along the creek for many miles. It offers a paved trail lined with trees beside the water, with residential backyards on the opposite side.

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2

11.0 km

Mayhoffer Trail

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We don’t recommend this trail after snowy conditions. Trail becomes a snow/mud soup due to shady conditions.

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3

16.0 km

Meadowlark Trail

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The Meadowlark Trail forms the eastern leg of the famous Dirty Bismark loop. The views over the adjoining open spaces are a delight and the easy grade is inviting to riders of all levels.

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4

21.3 km

Marshall Mesa view

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Great views of Marshall Mesa and the Flat Irons along the Coalton Trail.

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5

25.4 km

View to Davidson Mesa Open Space

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The views from here are amazing. It shows just how wide and open Davidson Mesa Open Space is. It's a great place to stop for a pause.

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6

32.0 km

Davidson Mesa Overlook

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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

36.5 km

US 36 Bikeway

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The US 36 Bikeway, spanning 16 miles across Adams, Boulder, Broomfield, and Jefferson counties, provides a safe and convenient non-motorized route between Denver and Boulder. The trail, separated from traffic …

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39.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.0 km

15.1 km

6.46 km

1.56 km

315 m

108 m

Surfaces

21.0 km

10.1 km

6.69 km

1.59 km

141 m

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Highest point (1,780 m)

Lowest point (1,610 m)

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