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Aquarius Open Space – Davidson Mesa Overlook loop from Lafayette

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Aquarius Open Space – Davidson Mesa Overlook loop from Lafayette

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Aquarius Open Space – Davidson Mesa Overlook loop from Lafayette

01:25

22.2km

170m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 24, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 4.41 km for 304 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.71 km

Aquarius Open Space

Highlight • Trail

Aquarius Open Space is crossed by many trails, being the main one "Coal Creek Trail". There's a parking lot on the southeastern part, although you can access the area by any of the trails that go through it.

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2.97 km

Aquarius Open Space

Highlight • Trail

Aquarius Open Space features a few unpaved nature trails along with the wide, dirt Coal Creek Trail. There is one main parking area for the Nature Reserve, but you can access the trails on the property from a number of directions.

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4.56 km

Louisville Community Park

Highlight • Rest Area

The park here has sports fields and tons of green space. You can access the Coal Creek Trail just across the street.

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11.1 km

Davidson Mesa Overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

There are public restrooms here and binocular stands from which you can admire the mesa and views across the Front Range. The trail here is paved sidewalk with a grassy divide between you and the highway.

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11.3 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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16.6 km

Coal Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This trail has a soft surface, so it may be a challenge for super-skinny tires. It's otherwise a very pleasant ride, though. If you don't like biking past horses, this is a good choice, as equestrian users aren't allowed on most of this trail's 14-mile length.

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22.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.1 km

8.63 km

1.73 km

302 m

203 m

179 m

Surfaces

9.72 km

8.45 km

3.13 km

589 m

288 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,730 m)

Lowest point (1,590 m)

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Saturday 4 July

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Aquarius Open Space – Davidson Mesa Overlook loop from Lafayette

Aquarius Open Space

Aquarius Open Space

Louisville Community Park

Davidson Mesa Overlook

Davidson Mesa Overlook

Coal Creek Trail

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