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Sterns Lake – View of Longs Peak loop from Wetland Preserve

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United States

Colorado

Broomfield

Sterns Lake – View of Longs Peak loop from Wetland Preserve

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4.9

(2664)

9,270

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Sterns Lake – View of Longs Peak loop from Wetland Preserve

02:40

42.7km

180m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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: March 18, 2026

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Parking

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739 m

Cradleboard Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Cradleboard Trail is a short trail in Carolyn Holmberg Preserve in western Broomfield. It leads from the parking lot at South Brainard Drive to Stearns Lake and is a nice trail to view wildlife like prairie dogs and eagles.

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1.81 km

Carolyn Holmberg Preserve at Rock Creek Farm

Highlight • Natural

This area provides a tranquil atmosphere in the midst of the city, featuring several bodies of water and creeks. With stunning views of the Front Range, it's a place to …

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2.83 km

Bald Eagle Nest Viewing Area

Highlight • Viewpoint

After losing their nest to a lightning strike in August, it was unclear which location the eagles would choose for their to new nest. With limited suitable nesting trees in …

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2.94 km

Marry Miller Trail

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The Marry Miller Trail spans about 1.5 miles and features gravel surfaces. It is open to hikers, bikers, and equestrians; dogs visiting must be kept on a leash.

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3.52 km

Sterns Lake

Highlight • Lake

Sterns Lake is a small lake in the Carolyn Holmberg Preserve at Rock Creek Farm which is well-known for the birding opportunities (especially the Bald Eagles in the winter) and …

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19.4 km

Erie Commons

Highlight • Rest Area

One of the many family friendly parks off the Coal Creek Trail alternate paths, there is an excellent playground and plenty of open space for a wonderful picnic.

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21.5 km

Coal Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Coal Creek Trail is a long double track trail that runs between the towns Superior, Louisville, Lafayette and Erie. It's an easy, beginner ride perfect for those interested in riding off road.

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30.5 km

View of Longs Peak

Highlight • Viewpoint

If the weather is clear enough, when you look west-northwest from here you can see Long's Peak against the horizon.

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42.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.8 km

13.4 km

5.57 km

713 m

250 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.7 km

12.7 km

1.15 km

1.04 km

212 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,640 m)

Lowest point (1,530 m)

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Sterns Lake – View of Longs Peak loop from Wetland Preserve

Cradleboard Trail

Carolyn Holmberg Preserve at Rock Creek Farm

Bald Eagle Nest Viewing Area

Marry Miller Trail

Sterns Lake

Erie Commons

Coal Creek Trail

View of Longs Peak

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