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South Boulder Creek Trail – Davidson Mesa Overlook loop from Wetland Preserve

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South Boulder Creek Trail – Davidson Mesa Overlook loop from Wetland Preserve

Moderate

4.8

(7061)

18,794

riders

South Boulder Creek Trail – Davidson Mesa Overlook loop from Wetland Preserve

02:27

42.2km

370m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 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 27.3 km for 1.20 km

After 28.7 km for 752 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.47 km

Frank Varra Park Pathway

Highlight • Trail

Frank Varra Park is home to a few running paths and Frank Varra Pond, which is a small reservoir with a children's playing area. The Rock Creek Trail is the …

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2

9.59 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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3

16.7 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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4

22.8 km

KOA Lake from South Boulder Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

This is a nice flat section of paved trail that takes you through the trees and by the water with views of the mountains. You pass a number of other paths, so this is also a great connector trail.

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5

23.2 km

South Boulder Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This is a very nice section of the bike path, with beautiful views over the mountains in the distance.

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6

32.8 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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B

42.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.4 km

1.89 km

1.17 km

513 m

166 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

35.2 km

4.58 km

1.58 km

574 m

241 m

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Highest point (1,730 m)

Lowest point (1,580 m)

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Saturday 5 September

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15 %

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