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Gunbarrel Hill Viewpoint – Monarch Park loop from Niwot

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Gunbarrel Hill Viewpoint – Monarch Park loop from Niwot

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Gunbarrel Hill Viewpoint – Monarch Park loop from Niwot

01:29

21.8km

200m

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: March 23, 2026

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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7.56 km

Somerset Trail

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Somerset Trail is an easy smooth trail that it great for beginners. It's basically an out and back connecting to a small loop, but there are many options to connect …

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10.7 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

Gun Barrel Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is not a bike route however there is a bench right there that has spectacular views

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14.8 km

Gunbarrel Hill Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Depending on which direction you're riding you may just be starting your ride, or just about to finish. Either way this bench makes a good spot to have a quick …

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19.6 km

Monarch Park

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From here you can follow the fantastic Niwot Loop Trail or venture south along the Left Hand path down the ditch trail which runs all the way to Boulder.

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21.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.7 km

4.19 km

2.93 km

1.88 km

712 m

325 m

Surfaces

10.4 km

7.70 km

2.87 km

817 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,650 m)

Lowest point (1,540 m)

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Sunday 10 May

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Gunbarrel Hill Viewpoint – Monarch Park loop from Niwot

The Old Oak Coffeehouse

Somerset Trail

Great views of the Foothills

Gun Barrel Overlook

Gunbarrel Hill Viewpoint

Monarch Park

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