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Boulder Creek Trail – Varsity Lake loop from Seven Hills

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Boulder Creek Trail – Varsity Lake loop from Seven Hills

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Boulder Creek Trail – Varsity Lake loop from Seven Hills

01:55

28.1km

450m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: April 24, 2026

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217 m

Fourmile Canyon (Boulder Canyon to Poorman)

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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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3.34 km

Boulder Creek Path (Boulder Canyon)

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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 …

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6.99 km

Boulder Creek Trail

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Nice spot to cool off after the hike

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9.26 km

Varsity Lake

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Varsity Lake is a pretty small reservoir in Boulder, Colorado. You can run over the lake on the Varsity Bridge, or you can circle around the water on one of the other paved footpaths.

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9.76 km

Boulder Creek Path (CU to Foothills Parkway)

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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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20.2 km

Spruce Confections is a local institution in Boulder. Serving great coffee and tea drinks, sandwiches, pastries, and other treats, Spruce Confections is a must-stop if visiting the west end of Pearl Street.

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28.1 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.7 km

10.2 km

2.08 km

833 m

227 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.3 km

10.7 km

4.38 km

361 m

280 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,970 m)

Lowest point (1,590 m)

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Sunday 10 May

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Boulder Creek Trail – Varsity Lake loop from Seven Hills

Fourmile Canyon (Boulder Canyon to Poorman)

Boulder Creek Path (Boulder Canyon)

Boulder Creek Trail

Varsity Lake

Boulder Creek Path (CU to Foothills Parkway)

Spruce Confections

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