Golden Ponds – Izaak Walton Park loop from Calkins Reservoir

Golden Ponds – Izaak Walton Park loop from Calkins Reservoir

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Golden Ponds – Izaak Walton Park loop from Calkins Reservoir

02:10

42.5km

120m

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 right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 23, 2026

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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 4.62 km for 88 m

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After 27.3 km for 406 m

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12.0 km

Left Hand Creek Trail Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

This is the intersection of the Saint Vrain Greenway and Left Hand Creek Trail Trailhead. The Left Hand Creek Trail will take you all the way into Boulder, so it …

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12.9 km

Left Hand Creek Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This smooth, relatively flat trail cuts diagonally across the city as is follows its namesake creek. You'll pass through a number of neighborhoods and parks before the trail connects with …

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15.3 km

Left Hand Creek Park

Highlight • Rest Area

The park has ample parking, nice green space, and restrooms. The bike path follows the creek here for a ways and is a great scenic path that connects to a number of other routes around Longmount.

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15.4 km

Ant Sculpture at Left Hand Creek Park

Highlight • Monument

This park is great for a rest. Just don't let the giant ants get you.

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24.8 km

Golden Ponds

Highlight • Lake

Golden Ponds are three beautiful ponds along the Lykins Gulch Greenway. There is a boardwalk that takes you out towards the center of the main pond, so that you can take in the surrounding scenery.

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27.1 km

Izaak Walton Park

Highlight • Rest Area

The dirt path around the pond is a very nice walk, a chance to enjoy a quiet, scenic view from around all site.

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29.7 km

Saint Vrain Greenway

Highlight • Cycleway

Well maintained multi use path along the Saint Vrain River. Though it leads through the middle of the city it very much feels like being out in the nature. You …

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35.2 km

Saint Vrain River Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The St. Vrain River Trail is the "crown jewel" of Longmont's trail system as it links many parks, schools, other trails, and commercial areas via an attractive, well-maintained concrete path. …

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