Westside Trail – Donath Lake loop from Mountain View High School

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Westside Trail – Donath Lake loop from Mountain View High School

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Westside Trail – Donath Lake loop from Mountain View High School

02:46

45.9km

150m

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 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 39.2 km for 65 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

6.74 km

Loveland Recreation Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Encircling the "gateway to the Rockies", Loveland Recreation Trail encompasses Loveland's finest natural treasures with incredible mountain views and access to the area's best cafes, restaurants, and more.

Tip by

7.02 km

River's Edge Natural Area

Highlight • Natural

This 163-acre natural area has almost four miles of natural-surface trails in it. You'll also find picnic shelters, a wetland boardwalk, and lots of fishing docks amongst the five ponds here. Three of those fishing docks are ADA accessible.

Tip by

8.71 km

Cottonwood Run Natural Area

Nature Reserve

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Big Thompson River View

Highlight • Viewpoint

Riding the "Loveland Loop" can get confusing. The Loop signs can be tough to read, but it's fun to make it all the way around town.

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10.9 km

Big Thompson River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This trail is part of the city's scenic 21-mile loop encircling the town of Loveland. This particular section meanders along the Big Thompson River, providing views of the water that make for an enjoyable ride.

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17.0 km

Emerald Glen Natural Area

Nature Reserve

18.4 km

Westside Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is a fairly urbanized stretch of the 21-mile loop trail that runs around the entirety of Loveland.

Tip by

25.1 km

Donath Lake

Highlight • Lake

This lake is a stop on the Colorado Birding Trail. Common species here include Western grebes, ducks and some species of gull. The strangest bird known to be seen here (so far) is a kelp gull from South America.

Tip by

45.9 km

End point

Bus stop

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