Greenbelt Plateau – Bear Creek Greenway loop from Boulder

Mountain biking trails

Greenbelt Plateau – Bear Creek Greenway loop from Boulder

Moderate

3.2

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Greenbelt Plateau – Bear Creek Greenway loop from Boulder

02:18

33.4km

390m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 28, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 6.55 km for 77 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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272 m

Spruce Confections

Highlight • Cafe

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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9.05 km

Shanahan Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

At the top of the hill, you'll discover fantastic views of the surrounding mountains. Enjoy the added bonus of scenic views of the Flatirons and blooming spring wildflowers.

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16.9 km

Community Ditch Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Community Ditch Trail is an easy mountain biking route that serves as a connector to the Marshall Mesa trails. While not particularly thrilling to ride, it offers beautiful views …

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19.5 km

Greenbelt Plateau

Highlight • Natural

These great plains are representative of the large natural areas surrounding Boulder. Within the Open Space and Mountain Parks, these areas are protected from the excesses of intensive agriculture.
They …

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27.4 km

Bear Creek Greenway

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The Bear Creek Greenway meanders along the creek for many miles. It offers a paved trail lined with trees beside the water, with residential backyards on the opposite side.

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29.6 km

Kitt Pond (Kittredge Pond)

Highlight • Lake

This pond sits amidst residence halls on the University of Colorado Boulder campus. It's completely encircled by a network of campus trails, and a good spot to see wildlife like... ducks, maybe.

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30.0 km

Ralphie Statue

Highlight • Monument

31.8 km

Varsity Lake

Highlight • Lake

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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