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Davidson Mesa Overlook – Boulder Creek Trail loop from Louisville

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United States
Colorado
Boulder County
Louisville

Davidson Mesa Overlook – Boulder Creek Trail loop from Louisville

Hard

5.0

(2172)

10,179

riders

Davidson Mesa Overlook – Boulder Creek Trail loop from Louisville

05:10

74.3km

1,250m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

7.47 km

Davidson Mesa Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this overlook, which has a bike repair station if needed, you get fantastic, sweeping views of the Flatirons and the town of Boulder.

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2

22.2 km

Boulder Creek Trail

Highlight • Trail

Nice spot to cool off after the hike

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3

26.1 km

Fourmile Canyon (Boulder Canyon to Poorman)

Highlight (Segment) • Canyon

Fourmile Canyon Road is a popular cycling spot that connects Boulder Canyon all the way up to the "ghost town" of Gold Hill via Gold Run Road, Gold Hill Road, …

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4

40.3 km

Gold Hill General Store

Highlight • Cafe

A general store frozen in time, in a tiny gold mining village. Great stop to refuel after riding the amazing gravel roads to get here. Make sure you check they're open.

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5

41.1 km

Sunshine Canyon (Gravel Section)

Highlight (Segment) • Canyon

Sunshine Canyon is a popular ride that that takes you straight from downtown Boulder up into the foothills past popular hikes like Mount Sanitas and Lions Lair. This upper section …

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6

58.4 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 …

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7

63.8 km

Centennial Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Ride the Centennial Trail along a paved route, passing through a tree-lined tunnel and Skunk Creek. It is exceptionally beautiful in the fall.

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74.3 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.9 km

32.2 km

4.01 km

2.19 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

35.3 km

23.7 km

15.0 km

268 m

130 m

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Highest point (2,570 m)

Lowest point (1,600 m)

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Monday 19 October

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6°C

12 %

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