Broomfield County High Point – Cradleboard Trail loop from Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge trailhead

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Broomfield County High Point – Cradleboard Trail loop from Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge trailhead

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Broomfield County High Point – Cradleboard Trail loop from Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge trailhead

01:47

27.0km

260m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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 3, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 11.1 km for 304 m

Waypoints

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Parking

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233 m

Broomfield County High Point

Highlight • Summit

This spot is great for a quick break and offers sweeping views of the mountains, with the Great Western Reservoir visible in the distance as well.

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672 m

The Wall - McCaslin Boulevard Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

"The Wall" from the Morgul Bismark road race. Also featured in the 1985 motion picture American Flyers as the first day of the three day bike race "Hell of the West".

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11.3 km

Louisville Community Park

Highlight • Rest Area

The park here has sports fields and tons of green space. You can access the Coal Creek Trail just across the street.

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16.9 km

After losing their nest to a lightning strike in August, it was unclear which location the eagles would choose for their to new nest. With limited suitable nesting trees in the area—including one along the trail near their previous nest—they have now settled in a tree here, near the southern end of S. 104th St.

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17.9 km

Carolyn Holmberg Preserve at Rock Creek Farm

Highlight • Natural

This area provides a tranquil atmosphere in the midst of the city, featuring several bodies of water and creeks. With stunning views of the Front Range, it's a place to keep an eye out for wildlife, given the variety that may inhabit the area.

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18.2 km

Cradleboard Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Cradleboard Trail is a short trail in Carolyn Holmberg Preserve in western Broomfield. It leads from the parking lot at South Brainard Drive to Stearns Lake and is a nice trail to view wildlife like prairie dogs and eagles.

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21.4 km

Frank Varra Pond

Highlight • Lake

Frank Varra Park has a small pond and patches of trees over rolling green grass. Rock Creek flows through the park and Rock Creek Trail offers riders views of it all.

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21.6 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 main path running through the park and can be connected to neighboring trails to make bigger (or smaller) loops.

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