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Betasso Preserve – Chapman Drive Trailhead loop from Boulder

Routes
Mountain biking trails
United States
Colorado
Boulder County
Boulder

Betasso Preserve – Chapman Drive Trailhead loop from Boulder

Hard

4.8

(2545)

6,831

riders

Betasso Preserve – Chapman Drive Trailhead loop from Boulder

03:03

36.5km

810m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 10.6 km for 5.79 km

Dismount required: • Wednesday • Saturday (otherwise open)

After 17.6 km for 2.84 km

Dismount required: • Wednesday • Saturday (otherwise open)

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

6.17 km

Fourmile Canyon (Boulder Canyon to Poorman)

Highlight (Segment) • Canyon

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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2

12.8 km

Benjamin Loop

Highlight • Trail

The Benjamin Loop is challenging for novice mountain bikers as the trail leads through steep terrain. Whenever you make a stop don't forget to look up and to enjoy the beautiful mountain vistas.

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3

17.8 km

Canyon Loop

Highlight • Trail

A great singletrack loop that is rideable in both directions. Keep in mind that the trails at Betasso Preserve are closed for mountain bikers on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

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4

19.7 km

Betasso Preserve

Highlight • Forest

With multiple trailheads, parking lots, and interconnecting hiking and biking trails, the Betasso Preserve is one of the most frequented outdoor spaces in the Boulder Foothills area. The trails are …

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5

21.8 km

Betasso Link Trail

Highlight • Trail

Nice a dry on the link trail

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6

23.3 km

Chapman Drive Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

Chapman Drive Trail is a great ride for a gentle ascent in peaceful surroundings. The trail is a fire track, so it's traffic free but still fairly well maintained making …

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7

24.8 km

Boulder Adventure Lodge (A-Lodge)

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The Boulder Adventure Lodge (also known as the A-Lodge) is the closest hostel/camping area to downtown Boulder. Located just up Fourmile Canyon, the A-lodge hosts an entrance to the Betasso …

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B

36.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.1 km

13.8 km

7.05 km

605 m

519 m

264 m

255 m

Surfaces

14.9 km

11.8 km

4.90 km

4.41 km

573 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (2,000 m)

Lowest point (1,620 m)

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Wednesday 6 May

6°C

-1°C

89 %

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