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Boulder County

Hobbit Trail – Observatory Trail loop from Nederland

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Mountain biking trails
United States
Colorado
Boulder County

Hobbit Trail – Observatory Trail loop from Nederland

Moderate

2.8

(7)

22

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Hobbit Trail – Observatory Trail loop from Nederland

01:01

9.63km

170m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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Roosevelt National Forest

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

11 m

West Magnolia Trailhead

Highlight • Parking

There is a dirt parking lot here with room for around a dozen vehicles. From here you can run, hike or bike on the dense trail system east or west of the highway

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2

3.02 km

Hobbit Trail

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Hobbit Trail is one of the original trails in West Mag system. It goes through clear cut meadows with great views of the Indian Peaks and the peaks of Rocky Mountain National Park.

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3

7.38 km

Observatory Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Observatory Trail is a relatively flat loop spanning through the West Magnolia Campground. Being that it is so close to town, the trails a trafficked heavily and winter hikes typically …

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4

7.99 km

West Magnolia Trailhead

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There is an excellent network of running and mountain biking trails from the trailhead, which has a sign map and a decently sized dirt parking lot.

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9.63 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.39 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.50 km

953 m

123 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (2,720 m)

Lowest point (2,630 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

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