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Davidson Mesa Overlook – Harper Lake loop from Louisville

Davidson Mesa Overlook – Harper Lake loop from Louisville

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4.5

(1832)

13,774

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Davidson Mesa Overlook – Harper Lake loop from Louisville

00:40

12.1km

90m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 12, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.84 km

Harper Lake

Highlight • Lake

Here you run along the wide flat-packed gravel Leon Wurl Trail as you circle around the lake. The wildlife sanctuary is a great place to drink in views of the mountains across the water.

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3.31 km

Davidson Mesa Trail

Highlight • Trail

The Mesa Trail winds through a network of wide crushed gravel paths with splendid views of the Front Range.

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3.31 km

Davidson Mesa Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Mesa Trail winds through a network of wide crushed gravel paths with splendid views of the Front Range.

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5.74 km

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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5.93 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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7.68 km

Davidson Mesa

Highlight • Trail

This area is a highly popular running spot with well-maintained trails. The views of the mountains are amazing, and you'll also have the chance to encounter wildlife such as deer, prairie dogs, and even cows.

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9.82 km

Harper Lake

Highlight • Lake

Leon Wurl Wildlife Sanctuary, also known only as Harper Lake, has a paved path around a lake that is around .9 miles long. There is no elevation gain on this loop around the lake and it offers stunning mountain views behind the lake.

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10.7 km

Coyote Run Open Space

Highlight • Trail

12.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.66 km

2.07 km

342 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.90 km

1.75 km

1.33 km

1.12 km

Elevation

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Wednesday 26 August

29°C

14°C

63 %

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Davidson Mesa Overlook – Harper Lake loop from Louisville

Harper Lake

Davidson Mesa Trail

Davidson Mesa Trail

Davidson Mesa Overlook

Davidson Mesa Overlook

Davidson Mesa

Harper Lake

Coyote Run Open Space

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