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Varsity Lake – Boulder Creek Trail loop from Valmont

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Varsity Lake – Boulder Creek Trail loop from Valmont

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4.7

(5594)

14,857

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Varsity Lake – Boulder Creek Trail loop from Valmont

01:01

17.3km

110m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 22, 2026

Tips

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Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.82 km

Boulder Creek Path (CU to Foothills Parkway)

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Boulder Creek Path is a popular multi-use path that connects to many other bike trails and major roads in Boulder, allowing users to traverse across Boulder and largely avoid cars. This section of the Boulder Creek Path runs from the CU Boulder Campus (17th Street) to Foothills Parkway next to a creek, over bridges, under tunnels, and past fields.

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6.30 km

Varsity Lake

Highlight • Lake

Varsity Lake is a pretty small reservoir in Boulder, Colorado. You can run over the lake on the Varsity Bridge, or you can circle around the water on one of the other paved footpaths.

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8.57 km

Boulder Creek Trail

Highlight • Trail

Nice spot to cool off after the hike

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9.98 km

Spruce Confections

Highlight • Cafe

Spruce Confections is a local institution in Boulder. Serving great coffee and tea drinks, sandwiches, pastries, and other treats, Spruce Confections is a must-stop if visiting the west end of Pearl Street.

Tip by

17.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.0 km

247 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.9 km

2.19 km

247 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,660 m)

Lowest point (1,590 m)

Weather

Today

Saturday 11 July

34°C

14°C

11 %

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Varsity Lake – Boulder Creek Trail loop from Valmont

Boulder Creek Path (CU to Foothills Parkway)

Varsity Lake

Boulder Creek Trail

Spruce Confections

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