Coot Lake Dock – Boulder Reservoir loop from Niwot

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Coot Lake Dock – Boulder Reservoir loop from Niwot

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Coot Lake Dock – Boulder Reservoir loop from Niwot

02:25

33.8km

240m

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: August 28, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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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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11.4 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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14.8 km

Coot Lake Dock

Highlight • Lake

There is a wooden dock really close to the parking area at Coot Lake that looks over the water. Some great photography of the Boulder Peaks can be taken from here.

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15.8 km

With lakeside trails and far-reaching views of the foothills, cycling alongside Boulder Reservoir is wonderful. The traffic-free trails are great for families, group rides and solo expeditions. There are plenty of great picnic spots too, should you need a break.

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17.4 km

Boulder Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Boulder Reservoir is sustained by two interconnecting dam walls. The water is open to fishing and swimming (in certain areas), and the trails around the lake are used heavily by …

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21.3 km

Boulder Valley Ranch Pond

Highlight • Lake

The Boulder Valley Ranch Pond is one of two bodies of water within Boulder Valley Ranch (the other is Mesa Reservoir). This smaller reservoir has a beautiful mountain backdrop and …

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25.7 km

Boulder Valley Ranch

Highlight • Trail

The area of Boulder Valley Ranch is part of the Boulder Mountain Parks and offers natural trails over gentle hills. While you'll follow trails on your run, you'll get really nice views of the Rockies.

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28.3 km

Washboard Road in Boulder Open Space

Highlight • Trail

Though the mud after days of sunshine after winter storm became smooth and look nice. However, there are still cars going through and the washboards could be so bumpy. Especially, …

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