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McIntosh Lake – Nelson Loop loop from McIntosh Lake

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McIntosh Lake – Nelson Loop loop from McIntosh Lake

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McIntosh Lake – Nelson Loop loop from McIntosh Lake

03:09

44.4km

550m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 25, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 16.9 km for 294 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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452 m

View of McIntosh Lake

Highlight • Lake

With dogs and bikes allowed on the trails, boats and fishing allowed on the water, and picnic areas with restrooms, McIntosh Lake is a popular public reservoir that is open …

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635 m

McIntosh Lake

Highlight • Lake

The McIntosh lake offers several miles of walking and cycling path. Families can find a nice playground area and you can also bring your non motorized boat to paddle around …

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1.13 km

McIntosh Lake

Highlight • Lake

McIntosh Lake is a beautiful reservoir in Longmont that offers 3.5 miles of easy walking trails and fantastic views of Longs Peak and Mt. Meeker. It's popular with walkers, runners, …

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13.2 km

Lyons Redstone Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

End your ride with a frosty beverage and/or food at Oskar Blues Brewery.

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19.9 km

Nelson Loop

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

This loop at the top of Hall Ranch is excellent for beginners and intermediate riders. The climbing is mostly easy and the descent is fun and fast. The loop can be ridden in either direction.

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43.8 km

Dawson Park

Highlight • Lake

Dawson Park is a popular spot with shaded areas and plenty of grassy spots to picnic. The lake overlooks Longs Peak and the Front Range.

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44.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.8 km

10.8 km

7.18 km

5.65 km

4.30 km

2.29 km

438 m

Surfaces

21.6 km

11.0 km

5.49 km

3.48 km

2.67 km

221 m

Elevation

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Highest point (2,040 m)

Lowest point (1,540 m)

Weather

Today

Wednesday 20 May

14°C

6°C

61 %

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McIntosh Lake – Nelson Loop loop from McIntosh Lake

View of McIntosh Lake

McIntosh Lake

McIntosh Lake

Lyons Redstone Museum

Nelson Loop

Dawson Park

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