Twin Lakes – South Boulder Creek Trail loop from County Rd Trailhead

Twin Lakes – South Boulder Creek Trail loop from County Rd Trailhead

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(5796)

19,979

riders

Twin Lakes – South Boulder Creek Trail loop from County Rd Trailhead

04:46

90.2km

450m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 2, 2026

Tips

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Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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16.5 km

Great views of the Foothills

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great viewpoint along the LOBO Regional Trail. There is a bench for you to stop and take a break to enjoy the vistas.

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21.4 km

Twin Lakes

Highlight • Lake

From this spot by the water, you get great views of the Flatirons and foothills of Boulder. If you ride by in the morning, the water is often still, making for great photographs.

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25.5 km

Cottonwood Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This section of the Cottonwood Trail is a short, but sweet, crushed gravel trail that connects Independence Road to Jay Road. It's a nice, scenic way to avoid some of …

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31.5 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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51.3 km

View to Davidson Mesa Open Space

Highlight • Viewpoint

The views from here are amazing. It shows just how wide and open Davidson Mesa Open Space is. It's a great place to stop for a pause.

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60.7 km

Sterns Lake

Highlight • Lake

Sterns Lake is a small lake in the Carolyn Holmberg Preserve at Rock Creek Farm which is well-known for the birding opportunities (especially the Bald Eagles in the winter) and …

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69.7 km

View of Longs Peak

Highlight • Viewpoint

If the weather is clear enough, when you look west-northwest from here you can see Long's Peak against the horizon.

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73.5 km

Coal Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Coal Creek Trail is a long double track trail that runs between the towns Superior, Louisville, Lafayette and Erie. It's an easy, beginner ride perfect for those interested in riding off road.

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