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Boulder Creek Trail loop from National Center for Atmospheric Research

Boulder Creek Trail loop from National Center for Atmospheric Research

Moderate

4.7

(3772)

11,591

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Boulder Creek Trail loop from National Center for Atmospheric Research

01:14

21.8km

280m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

Last updated: June 14, 2026

Tips

The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 8.73 km for 374 m

After 9.16 km for 1.08 km

After 10.3 km for 590 m

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7.28 km

Boulder Creek Path (Boulder Canyon)

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Although many road cyclists prefer to ride on the narrow, twisting, and well-trafficked road, the recently re-opened Boulder Creek Path, which takes you up to Chapman Drive, is an excellent alternative to what can sometimes be a dangerous-feeling road down the narrow Boulder Canyon. The bike path, which is a mix of concrete and finely-crushed gravel, traverses next to Boulder Creek, crossing under the highway a few times. Sometimes on busy days you can actually move faster on the descent via this path because you're not sitting in traffic with the cars!

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14.2 km

Boulder Creek Trail

Highlight • Trail

Nice spot to cool off after the hike

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21.8 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.1 km

3.31 km

2.47 km

1.30 km

1.18 km

385 m

Surfaces

10.4 km

9.14 km

2.02 km

123 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,770 m)

Lowest point (1,630 m)

Weather

Today

Thursday 25 June

21°C

14°C

78 %

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Boulder Creek Trail loop from National Center for Atmospheric Research

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