Rabbit Mountain Trailhead – Little Thompson Overlook loop from Ron Stewart Preserve at Rabbit Mountain

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Rabbit Mountain Trailhead – Little Thompson Overlook loop from Ron Stewart Preserve at Rabbit Mountain

Moderate

4.6

(9869)

16,712

hikers

Rabbit Mountain Trailhead – Little Thompson Overlook loop from Ron Stewart Preserve at Rabbit Mountain

02:45

9.77km

200m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 15, 2026

Tips

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Rabbit Mountain Open Space

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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138 m

Rabbit Mountain Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

The Ron Stewart Preserve at Rabbit Mountain (formerly Rabbit Mountain Open Space) is the easternmost Boulder County public park. The 5,000 acres park offers panoramic views of the majestic Rocky …

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2.49 km

The Little Thompson Overlook offers sweeping views north toward the foothills of Loveland and Fort Collins over the Little Thompson River. There is a bench for you to rest, sip some water, and take in the views.

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4.88 km

Rabbit Mountain viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

9.67 km

The Ron Stewart Preserve at Rabbit Mountain

Highlight • Trail

The Ron Stewart Preserve at Rabbit Mountain (formerly Rabbit Mountain Open Space) is the easternmost Boulder County public park. The 5,000 acres park offers panoramic views of the majestic Rocky …

Tip by

9.77 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.57 km

3.63 km

554 m

Surfaces

7.84 km

1.47 km